FLORENCE & SON LLC
USDOT 3466047 • 203 E WATSON BLVD, WILLIS, TX, 77378
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1132968 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 11, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350543-00 | ON FILE | Dec 10, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350543-00 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350543-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8730487394 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8730487394 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT8730487394 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3439856 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2021 | Feb 29, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350543-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350543-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0350543-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8730487394 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8730487394 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8730487394 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3439856 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1132968 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1132968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 |
| MC1132968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2024 |
| MC1132968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 |
| MC1132968 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2024 |
| MC1132968 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 14, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1132968 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 27, 2021 | REVOKED | May 6, 2024 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Mar 25, 2024 |
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
9 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | 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: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:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9AA2-OA | 392.9AA2-OA | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86944788 | H-LUDLOW | MA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 395.24D-ELDPT, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 86681642 | THOMSON GA | GA | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2025 | 85836125 | BALTIMORE MD | MD | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 85117211 | PEARL RIVER COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83321135 | LIMON CO | CO | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 395.8E1PC-OOS, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83310981 | SHERMAN COUNTY - 181 | KS | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 82537951 | I55 S/B | IL | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 25, 2023 | 78737247 | UTICA | NY | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| May 5, 2023 | 78558131 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 391.41(a), 392.2, 390.21T(a) | Yes |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 78330145 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE E/B | MI | Level 1 | — | 2 | 392.2, 393.48(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE-2023-0046-US1877 | Nov 19, 2023 | 395.8(e)(1) | $2,190 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records