KENNETH THORSON
USDOT 1205877 · Doing business as THORSON BACKHOE SERVICE & TRUCKING
Active, intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier, small fleet (2 power units) — no FMCSA safety rating on record (common).
Vetting summary
At a glance
- Out-of-service rate100% vs 19.1% national avg
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Registration
Carrier identity
| USDOT Number | 1205877 |
|---|---|
| MC Number | MC-561447 |
| Legal Name | KENNETH THORSON |
| DBA Name | THORSON BACKHOE SERVICE & TRUCKING |
| Entity Type | — |
| Phone | 9036920780 |
| Address | 4554 FM 10, Gary, TX, 75643 |
Status
Authority & safety
| Operating Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Operation Type | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Safety Rating | None on record — most carriers have not received a formal FMCSA safety rating. |
| Hazmat Flag | false |
Safety ratings: S = Satisfactory, C = Conditional, U = Unsatisfactory. A carrier with no rating has not been through a full FMCSA compliance review — this is common and not itself a red flag.
Safety events
Inspections & crashes (last 24 months)
| Inspections | 1 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-Service Rate | 100% vs 19.1% national average |
Most frequent violation categories: 23 (1), 28 (1), 30 (1).
Crash involvement does not imply fault. FMCSA crash records list all reportable crashes involving a carrier, regardless of who caused them.
Equipment
Fleet & operations
| Power Units (trucks) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 1 |
| Recent Annual Mileage | 10,000 |
| Last MCS-150 Filing | 13-MAY-26 |
KENNETH THORSON operates 2 power units — a larger fleet than 66% of carriers registered in TX.
Nearby
Other carriers in Gary, TX
- EAST TEXAS EXCAVATING AND UTILITY SERVICES INC — USDOT 1333301, 4 power units
- BOBBY STRONG SR — USDOT 1290480, 3 power units
- JODY LEE MAYO — USDOT 1123422, 1 power units
- CHRISTOPHER YOUNGBLOOD — USDOT 1385642
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