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BILLY JOE SPEARS
DBA: Bill Spears Trucking
Tampico, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1752623 · MC 641381
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-641381 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC641381
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA978007342
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1752623
MC Number
MC-641381
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 25, 2008
Authority Granted
April 11, 2008
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4737 Buell Rd, Tampico, IL 61283
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Billy Spears
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK87LY16084 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154422RB000423 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025 | 5004720051 | US-30, IL | III | — | — | BILLY JOE SPEARS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJA6CK87LY16084 5DN154422RB000423 |
IL P848521 IL 940134ST |
| April 4, 2024 | 4039450258 | US RT 6, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT TIMPTE |
1FUJF0CV17LX45819 1TDH40025PB176503 |
IL P923988 IL 897950ST |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 2, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 11, 2008 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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