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DOT 399032Last checked 10h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
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Recordable crash on file
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DOT 399032Faulkton, SD

Thunderbird Colony

DBA: Thunderbird Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateFaulkton, SD 57438-5204

Thunderbird Colony has a fleet of 10 power units and 38 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 5 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameThunderbird Colony
DBAThunderbird Farms
DOT #399032
MC #
CityFaulkton
StateSouth Dakota
ZIP57438-5204
Authority age35 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/05/2025
Company officerMichael Kleinsasser
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
10
Power units
Drivers
38
Total
Inspections
5
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
35 yr 11 mo
Since 1990

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 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

15185 346TH AVE, Faulkton, SD, 57438-5204

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Inspection history

5 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
1/21/2026SDLevel II00Pass
2/19/2025SDLevel III00Pass
10/17/2025SDLevel III00Pass
5/14/2025SDLevel IV00Pass
12/5/2025MNLevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
4 (80%)
Unsafe Driving
4 (80%)
Driver Fitness
4 (80%)
Controlled Substances
4 (80%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 (20%)

Crash history

1 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 0Tow-aways: 1
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
SD00Y

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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 GrantedJul 1990
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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News, reviews, and web presence
South Dakota Secretary of State
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Frequently asked

Thunderbird Colony

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Thunderbird Colony authorized to operate?

Thunderbird Colony'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 Thunderbird Colony's safety record?

Thunderbird Colony has 5 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Thunderbird Colony operate?

Thunderbird Colony operates 10 power units with approximately 38 drivers.

Is Thunderbird Colony insured?

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

Has Thunderbird Colony had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Thunderbird Colony as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Thunderbird Colony?

Thunderbird Colony's DOT number is 399032. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Thunderbird Colony Safety Record, DOT 399032. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/399032
MLA
"Thunderbird Colony Safety Record, DOT 399032." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/399032
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"Thunderbird Colony Safety Record, DOT 399032." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/399032
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