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Vetting1 failed11 passedNo insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Unusually high carrier network activity
Repeated violations across multiple inspections
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DOT 1011968Carmel, ME

Thomas Ferro

DBA: Desco

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateCarmel, ME 04419

Thomas Ferro has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 4 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameThomas Ferro
DBADesco
DOT #1011968
MC #—
CityCarmel
StateMaine
ZIP04419
Authority age24.2y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/03/2024
Company officerThomas Ferro
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
25.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
24.2y
Since 2002

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 concern
ConnectedRevoked

Location

497 COOK RD, Carmel, ME, 04419

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Inspection history

4 total inspections · Showing last 5

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
25.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
8/28/2024ME100
6/24/2025ME100
3/20/2025ME201
11/19/2025ME100

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
4 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 (100%)
Driver Fitness
4 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4 (100%)
Controlled Substances
4 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Mar 2002
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Thomas Ferro

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Thomas Ferro authorized to operate?

Thomas Ferro'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 Thomas Ferro's safety record?

Thomas Ferro has 4 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Thomas Ferro operate?

Thomas Ferro operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Thomas Ferro insured?

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

Has Thomas Ferro had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Thomas Ferro as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Thomas Ferro?

Thomas Ferro's DOT number is 1011968. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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