BILLS PRODUCE INC

GRIFFITH, IN

USDOT 224362 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: GEORGE W SCHEERINGA Company officer 2: WILLIAM SCHEERINGA General Freight Produce Dry Bulk Cold Food Based in GRIFFITH, IN Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jun 20, 2021
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: GEORGE W SCHEERINGA
Company officer 2: WILLIAM SCHEERINGA
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BILLS PRODUCE INC (USDOT 224362)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): GEORGE W SCHEERINGA (Company officer); WILLIAM SCHEERINGA (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/224362/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74410 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 224362
In FMCSA records since Oct 27, 1982 (~43y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer GEORGE W SCHEERINGA
Company officer 2 WILLIAM SCHEERINGA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Dry Bulk, Cold Food
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 14
Annual mileage 181,381 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2001 N INDIANA AVE
GRIFFITH, IN 46319
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 224362
In FMCSA records since Oct 27, 1982 (~43y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 181,381 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 4 0 0
Trucks 11 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 18 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
14
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
1
18 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BILLS PRODUCE INC is a corporation based in GRIFFITH, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 224362. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 14 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

BILLS PRODUCE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 14 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Griffith, IN. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and broker.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (6) and OH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (71.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2025-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Jun 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 12
Utility 4
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 0.25 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 4.00 4 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84980757 Jun 17, 2025 IN 1 LOWELL IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
83412694 Dec 16, 2024 IN 3 VALPARAISO IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLLR No
81937780 Jun 21, 2024 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81918219 Jun 14, 2024 IN 3 VALPARAISO IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2, 395.8(a) No
81771238 Jun 3, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16(a) No
81652131 May 18, 2024 IN 3 CHESTERTON IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81541568 May 7, 2024 IN 3 INDIANAPOLIS IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
81004420 Feb 26, 2024 IN 2 KOKOMO IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80833355 Feb 6, 2024 IN 2 LOWELL IN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80554804 Jan 3, 2024 IN 2 PORTAGE IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80249880 Nov 27, 2023 IN 3 GARY IN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79619243 Sep 7, 2023 IN 3 in-i-65-sb-121.8mm
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
78810338 Jun 3, 2023 IN 2 SR 49 SB AT CR 600 N
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 390.21T(b), 393.95(b) No
sms-78307135 Jan 1, 2020 IN 2 1 No
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX003993830 Oct 16, 2025 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0903642254 Aug 25, 2020 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0903591538 May 29, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903566860 Mar 18, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903167926 Jun 12, 2018 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU140273267 Feb 2, 2017 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0004261031 Oct 27, 2012 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
ILU110357112 Apr 28, 2012 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0901656133 Jul 1, 2011 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901582038 Jan 22, 2011 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0901558107 Dec 20, 2010 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0900083683 Feb 15, 2010 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0007056430 Feb 1, 2010 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0901115252 May 28, 2009 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0901004879 Nov 25, 2008 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0001271728 May 30, 2007 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0006689012 Jul 25, 2005 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL002039858A May 19, 1992 AL 0 0 No Yes
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC208911 common N
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 1, 2005 MC208911-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO 6695970 91X $1,000,000 Jun 20, 2021 On file ACTIVE
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1000971829 84 Dec 13, 2020 On file ACTIVE
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1000064714 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2018 Jun 20, 2021 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 50-762747-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2016 Jun 20, 2018 REPLACED
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1000971829 SURETY Oct 1, 2013 Dec 13, 2020 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY Y-840-2D08807A-IND-13 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2013 Jun 20, 2016 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y-810-8551B471-TIL-12 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2013 Jun 20, 2013 REPLACED
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 293892 SURETY Aug 26, 2010 Oct 1, 2013 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT 660-9557B589 34 Jun 20, 2007 On file ACTIVE
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY JLI 1167500 SURETY Aug 26, 2005 Aug 29, 2010 CANCELLED
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY JLI 1167500 SURETY Aug 26, 2005 Aug 26, 2010 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y-810-8551B471-TIL-05 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2005 Jun 20, 2013 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK01303891 BIPD/Primary Jun 20, 2003 Jun 20, 2005 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK01303891 CARGO Jun 20, 2003 Jun 20, 2007 REPLACED
THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CBP 6057890 BIPD/Primary Mar 29, 1988 Jun 20, 2003 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 20, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Dec 13, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  3. Dec 1, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  4. Jun 20, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 20, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  6. Oct 2, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  7. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  8. Jun 20, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  9. Jun 20, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  10. Aug 29, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
  11. Aug 26, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  12. Aug 26, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
  13. Jun 20, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  14. Sep 1, 2005
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  15. Jun 20, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jun 20, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  17. Aug 23, 1988
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHESTERTON IN IN 2 0
LOWELL IN IN 2 0
VALPARAISO IN IN 2 0
GARY IN IN 1 0
INDIANAPOLIS IN IN 1 0
KOKOMO IN IN 1 0
PORTAGE IN IN 1 0
SR 49 SB AT CR 600 N IN 1 0
ROADSIDE OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.95(b) Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(a) No drivers record of duty status when one is required Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify BILLS PRODUCE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BILLS PRODUCE INC

Is BILLS PRODUCE INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BILLS PRODUCE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 224362 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BILLS PRODUCE INC's safety rating?
BILLS PRODUCE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BILLS PRODUCE INC had?
14 roadside inspections are on file for BILLS PRODUCE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BILLS PRODUCE INC's out-of-service rate?
BILLS PRODUCE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 14 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BILLS PRODUCE INC based?
BILLS PRODUCE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2001 N INDIANA AVE, GRIFFITH, Indiana 46319. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BILLS PRODUCE INC have valid operating authority?
BILLS PRODUCE INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BILLS PRODUCE INC operate?
BILLS PRODUCE INC self-reports 12 power units and 14 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BILLS PRODUCE INC had any crashes?
18 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BILLS PRODUCE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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