Fleet typeIdentity
Unclassified
Fleet signal still resolving
Carrier profile · USDOT 97208 · MC-126127 ·
Robert Joe Thomas
0 power unitsBRYSON CITY, NC50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-126127 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
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MCS-150 census data outdatedThe biennial MCS-150 update is 20.2 years old; fleet/mileage figures may be unreliable.Not enough inspection history to rateNo federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. There is no recent safety record to judge this carrier on — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
ROBERT JOE THOMAS (USDOT 97208) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. effective Feb 1, 1965 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 10, 2006. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 10, 1980 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ROBERT JOE THOMAS's USDOT number?
ROBERT JOE THOMAS's USDOT number is 97208, and its motor carrier number is MC-126127.
Is ROBERT JOE THOMAS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. ROBERT JOE THOMAS is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is ROBERT JOE THOMAS's fleet?
ROBERT JOE THOMAS operates 0 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ROBERT JOE THOMAS based?
ROBERT JOE THOMAS is based in BRYSON CITY, NC.
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