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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
James E Thornton
DOT 1556655 · West Newbury, MA
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

James E Thornton (DOT 1556655) is a Massachusetts-based interstate carrier headquartered in West Newbury, MA. As of June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
James E Thornton
DOT Number1556655
MC Number—
Street71 ROGERS ST
City / StateWest Newbury, MA 01985
Phone9788156492
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age19 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed01/15/2026
Company officerJames Thornton
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
19 yr 8 mo
Since 2006
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/24/2024NHIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
71 ROGERS ST, West Newbury, MA, 01985 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2006
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 James E Thornton authorized to operate?

James E Thornton'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 James E Thornton's safety record?

James E Thornton has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James E Thornton operate?

James E Thornton operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is James E Thornton insured?

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

Has James E Thornton had any risk indicators?

James E Thornton has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James E Thornton?

James E Thornton's DOT number is 1556655. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). James E Thornton Safety Record, DOT 1556655. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1556655
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"James E Thornton Safety Record, DOT 1556655." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1556655
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