FLOW EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3229468 • 4682 FIRESIDE DR, TURLOCK, CA, 95382
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1012214 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001588 | ON FILE | Jul 23, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001588 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2024 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81001588 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0018865-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0018865-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2022 | Oct 8, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001792-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0001792-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2020 | Oct 8, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001588 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001588 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81001588 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0018865-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0018865-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001792-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0001792-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1012214 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2025 |
| MC1012214 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2025 |
| MC1012214 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2024 |
| MC1012214 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2023 |
| MC1012214 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2022 |
| MC1012214 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2021 |
| MC1012214 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1012214 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Feb 14, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87411305 | DELHI | CA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87412211 | MADERA AREA | CA | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 87010813 | SR-140 WB WO ORCHARD RD | CA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEQP, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86753982 | Roadside | CA | Level 5 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86753980 | Roadside | CA | Level 5 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86753981 | Roadside | CA | Level 5 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 83230573 | BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLCP, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.207B-AALPME | No |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 81953946 | BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.80(a) | No |
| May 18, 2023 | 78683379 | 2720 N. WILCOX RD., STOCKTON | CA | Level 1 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records