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FLYING B INC
Melbourne, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 273126 · MC 157698
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 5 mo · first granted 1982
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-157698 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 15, 2025; first granted January 8, 1982 (44 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC157698
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300103151
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
273126
MC Number
MC-157698
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 1986
Authority First Granted
January 8, 1982
Authority Reinstated
May 15, 2025
Annual Mileage
459,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2965 Sunset Road, Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ron Buanno
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | ME | — | 1 | — | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY2
AR1
GA1
MD1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M512146776115309 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF517 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCXAPR6GN068041 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUPCXYB4XPA10208 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPRXRN341293 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323PM031909 | 1 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | S190002912 | MOREHEAD KY | II | 1 | — | BRADHSAW CONSTRUCTION CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MANAC |
1FUPCXYB4XPA10208 2M512146776115309 |
ME 932355 ME C557306 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | 1237001386 | SAVANNAH GA | III | 1 | — | ALCOA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MANAC |
1FUPCXYB4XPA10208 2M512146776115309 |
ME 932355 ME C557306 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | SPB3021527 | OSWEGATCHIE NY | II | 2 | — | ALCOA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MANAC |
3HSCXAPR6GN068041 2M512146776115309 |
ME 932355 NY C557306 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| November 24, 2024 | 2203001554 | I-81, MD | II | 4 | 3 | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MANAC |
3HSCXAPR6GN068041 2M512146776115309 |
ME 932355 ME C226288 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | 7910000646 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 4 | 1 | SIMMONS FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3HSPAAPRXRN341293 527SR5323PM031909 |
FL XA093K ME C309931 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 14, 2024 | SPB0402809 | OSWEGATCHIE, NY | II | 3 | — | ALCOA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MANAC |
3HSCXAPR6GN068041 2M512146776115309 |
ME 932355 ME C226288 |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| March 8, 2024 | T137001162 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | 2 | — | MCCAIN FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3HSCXAPR6GN068041 527SR5321JM011942 |
ME 932355 ME B652191 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ALCOA | 3 | August 12, 2026 |
| BRADHSAW CONSTRUCTION CORP | 1 | October 14, 2026 |
| SIMMONS FOODS | 1 | November 5, 2024 |
| MCCAIN FOODS | 1 | March 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 6, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 17, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 30, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 20, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 3, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 27, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 8, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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