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BICKES INC
Decatur, IL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 477391
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
18.2% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
477391
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
November 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 1992
Annual Mileage
2,443,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
919 W Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL 62522
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Randy Fehrenbacher
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
18.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.2%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | MS | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C7WRMBL3JG242960 | 1 | Passed |
| June 17, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRMBL8JG243974 | 0 | Clean |
| March 25, 2026 | MS | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKZD49XXSJ157362 | 0 | Clean |
| January 5, 2026 | TN | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C6UR5SL3PG544338 | 0 | Clean |
| September 17, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C7WRMBL2NG187259 | 0 | Clean |
| July 15, 2025 | US | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRMBL2LG264659 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 8, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | FORD · 3C7WRMBL2NG187259 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | DODG · 3C7WRMBLXJG352307 | 0 | Clean |
| April 23, 2025 | MS | Level I — Full | DODG · 3C7WRMBLXKG540987 | 0 | Clean |
| April 15, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKZD49XXSJ157362 | 0 | Clean |
| October 22, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C7WRMBL3HG604389 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| August 29, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | DODGE · 3C7WRMBL9GG179856 | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 8 | Out of service |
| July 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| October 22, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 4 | Out of service |
| June 26, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| August 29, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| August 29, 2024 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com | 1 | Cited |
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
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS6
TN3
IN1
KY1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 161 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
8
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXSJ157362 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL2NG187259 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248205C1556369 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5SL3PG544338 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL2LG264659 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL3HG604389 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRMBL3JG242960 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRMBL8JG243974 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBL9GG179856 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRMBLXJG352307 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMBLXKG540987 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 57MBT2523MA000777 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | — | JP90H242XYT320047 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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