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CHARLIE L STOKES
Wauchula, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 367806 · MC 246277
Conditional
Active 19 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-246277 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Express Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
33.3% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC246277
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA870140422
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
367806
MC Number
MC-246277
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 27, 1989
Authority Reinstated
May 14, 2007
Annual Mileage
269,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Wauchula, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (23.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
33.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD2
NC2
TN2
FL1
KY1
MO1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9XX6D640649 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HM811502 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GM554224 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X95D863215 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FM160007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XK2746916 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUPCDYB8WA921083 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X43D809186 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | 0006861282 | I 95 24MM, NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9XX6D640649 1UYVS2536HM811502 |
FL DG36BG FL QB00AQ |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | SPRE602225 | ON I-81 N MM 1548, PA | III | 1 | — | NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9XX6D640649 1UYVS2536HM811502 |
FL DG36BG FL QB00AQ |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 0006827788 | STATESVILLE, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9XX6D640649 1UYVS253XK2746916 |
FL DG34BG FL QB00PI |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | 2214007881 | LIVE OAK FL | II | — | — | NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9X43D809186 1UYVS253XK2746916 |
FL DG34BG FL QB00PI |
| November 4, 2025 | 2410C00557 | SUDLERSVILLE MD | II | 1 | — | NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9X95D863215 1UYVS2532GM554224 |
FL DF94BP FL 5185CP |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | CV44880511 | MOREHEAD, KY | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9XX6D640649 1UYVS2536HM811502 |
FL DG36BG FL QB00AQ |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| June 21, 2025 | I038580900 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2FUPCDYB8WA921083 1UYVS2539FM160007 |
FL DG33BG FL QA73TH |
| June 10, 2025 | I038D20173 | SOUTH FULTON TN | I | 6 | 2 | NORTH BAY PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9X95D863215 1UYVS2532GM554224 |
FL DF94BP FL 5185CP |
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | 2006012899 | DE SOTO COUNTY, MS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9XX6D640649 1UYVS2536HM811502 |
FL DG36BG FL QB00AQ |
| May 8, 2025 | 3277001284 | COLUMBUS OH | III | 2 | 1 | NORTH BAY PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9X95D863215 1UYVS2532GM554224 |
FL DF94BP FL 5185CP |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC | 7 | January 22, 2026 |
| FIRST PRODUCE COLDSTORAGE LLC | 1 | April 2, 2025 |
| AWE SUN ORGANICS INC | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
| PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY | 1 | November 7, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 25, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 1, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 2, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 2, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 3, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 14, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 14, 2007 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 5, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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