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FLOWERS TRANSPORT INC
DBA: Sydney Flowers
Apopka, FL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 780116 · MC 512712
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-512712 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC512712
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
780116
MC Number
MC-512712
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 6, 1998
Authority First Granted
February 16, 2005
Authority Reinstated
December 6, 2019
Annual Mileage
3,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Apopka, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
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
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
FL1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C15M019442 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | 2258005426 | SANFORD FL | II | 4 | 2 | SAC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C15M019442 |
FL P8616G |
| 393.201A-FRBFC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 6, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 9, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 6, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 24, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 8, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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