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45/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Big Franks Roll And Tow Scrap Metal
DOT 779457 · Williamson, WV
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Big Franks Roll And Tow Scrap Metal (DOT 779457) is a West Virginia-based interstate carrier headquartered in Williamson, WV. As of June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: elevated driver out-of-service rate; driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 5, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Franklin Thomas
Operating as: Big Franks Roll And Tow Scrap Metal
DOT Number779457
MC Number—
Street758 ROUTE 52
City / StateWilliamson, WV 25661
Phone3042353307
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age27 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed07/04/2025
Company officerKristal Thomas
Power units4
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Elevated driver out-of-service rate
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 18.8% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
4
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
16
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
18.8%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
27 yr 7 mo
Since 1998
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
16 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
16 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
16 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
16 insp (100%)· 10 viol
Controlled Substances
16 insp (100%)
Inspection History
16 total · OOS rate 18.8%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/31/2024WVII00Pass
7/31/2025WVII00Pass
1/29/2025WVII00Pass
10/28/2025WVII21OOS
1/28/2025WVII00Pass
7/19/2024WVII00Pass
9/18/2025WVII00Pass
11/18/2025WVII00Pass
12/18/2024WVII00Pass
7/16/2024WVII01OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
758 ROUTE 52, Williamson, WV, 25661 · Open in Maps →
758 ROUTE 52, WILLIAMSON, WV, 25661Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 1998
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin Thomas authorized to operate?

Franklin Thomas's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Franklin Thomas's safety record?

Franklin Thomas has 16 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 18.8%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Franklin Thomas operate?

Franklin Thomas operates 4 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Franklin Thomas insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Franklin Thomas had any risk indicators?

Franklin Thomas has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Franklin Thomas?

Franklin Thomas's DOT number is 779457. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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