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FLOWERS INCORPORATED
Virden, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 626168 · MC 297483
Satisfactory
Active 30 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-297483 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC297483
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA01977441
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy ILM0302674
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
626168
MC Number
MC-297483
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 3, 1996
Authority Granted
December 15, 1995
Annual Mileage
37,513 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
231 S Bissell, Virden, IL 62690
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricky L Flowers
Officer 2
Teri L Flowers
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
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
IL1
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 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBTX37J203193 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05334MM125856 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | 4292970184 | IL-16, IL | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1NKDXBTX37J203193 1TKJ05334MM125856 |
IL P755785 IL 869015ST |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 20, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 6, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 3, 2020 | Cargo | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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