BICKES INC
Joins 14 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Sep 30, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Brokers & shippers · booking check
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Caution
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 33.3% (worse, peer 15.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
On file
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — BICKES INC (USDOT 477391) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 33.3% (worse, peer 15.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 17 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/477391/ As of: Sep 30, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 477391
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: RANDY FEHRENBACHER
Other (BURAL VAULTS)
Based in DECATUR, IL
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.9% (better). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 15.2% (worse). n=5984 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
477391
In FMCSA records since
Apr 3, 1992 (~34y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
RANDY FEHRENBACHER
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Other (BURAL VAULTS)
Fleet size
161 units
Drivers
161
Annual mileage
2,443,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (217) 423-7768
Email: [email protected]
Physical
919 W ELDORADO STREET
DECATUR, IL 62522
Mailing
P O BOX 677
DECATUR, IL 62525
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
477391
In FMCSA records since
Apr 3, 1992 (~34y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
2,443,000 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
vs
23.4%
+9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.29
vs
1.80
-1.51
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 159 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 25 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
161
Drivers
161
Inspections
25
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
17 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 5,984 ACTIVE carriers operating 80–242 power units (±50% of this carrier's 161 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0.9%
Median across 5,984 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.2%
Median across 5,984 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +18.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
2024-01
2026-09
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (MS) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 25, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 1.13 | 1 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89105377 | Sep 25, 2026 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON KY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | No |
| 88614263 | Aug 5, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88579518 | Jul 30, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88274776 | Jun 26, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88193144 | Jun 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 87395183 | Mar 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | PRENTISS COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86723415 | Jan 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 85813725 | Sep 17, 2025 | MS | 1 | FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85218462 | Jul 15, 2025 | US | 1 | HENDERSON KY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85178385 | Jul 8, 2025 | MS | 1 | MONROE COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ford
|
0 | — | No |
| 85047640 | Jun 25, 2025 | MS | 3 | CORINTH SCALE US 45 SOUTH |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 84488290 | Apr 23, 2025 | MS | 1 | MARSHALL COUNTY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 84424156 | Apr 15, 2025 | TN | 3 | WAYNESBORO TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82964730 | Oct 22, 2024 | KY | 1 | HENDERSON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A, 393.41 | Yes |
| 82533172 | Aug 29, 2024 | IN | 3 | EVANSVILLE IN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.2, 391.41(a) | No |
| 80937674 | Feb 25, 2024 | TN | 1 | LAWRENCEBURG TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2 | Yes |
| 80726162 | Jan 31, 2024 | TN | 1 | LORETTO TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.9A2-C, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 79805035 | Sep 29, 2023 | TN | 1 | US HWY 43 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 392.9(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 79618578 | Sep 7, 2023 | TN | 1 | HWY 76 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79544723 | Aug 29, 2023 | MS | 2 | PIKE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(3) | No |
| 79517321 | Aug 26, 2023 | MS | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 78849448 | Jun 8, 2023 | MS | 1 | ms-w/b-w-of-exit-81 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 78660128 | May 17, 2023 | MS | 1 | ALCORN COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.83(a) | No |
| 78518561 | May 2, 2023 | TN | 1 | I-40 EAST BOUND |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 78287121 | Apr 5, 2023 | MO | 1 | MARSTON | — | 2 | 396.9(d)(2), 393.60(d) | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400165743 | Oct 21, 2024 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103336741 | Jun 17, 2022 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS5702203641 | Aug 12, 2020 | MS | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TN0102293277 | Jan 31, 2019 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001207227 | Jun 27, 2018 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS6902181000 | Jun 23, 2018 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9061180004 | Apr 28, 2018 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9072160004 | Dec 23, 2016 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0101436117 | Sep 17, 2016 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0101160660 | Apr 9, 2016 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS0017158977 | Feb 20, 2015 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902255483 | Jun 25, 2014 | IN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0100398466 | Oct 31, 2013 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071353483 | Sep 19, 2013 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9047120002 | May 25, 2012 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9026070001 | Jan 13, 2007 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS0000090211 | Feb 12, 2001 | MS | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVANSVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| HENDERSON | KY | 1 | 1 |
| HENDERSON KY | KY | 1 | 0 |
| MARSTON | MO | 1 | 0 |
| ALCORN COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| CORINTH SCALE US 45 SOUTH | MS | 1 | 0 |
| FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST | MS | 1 | 0 |
| MARSHALL COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| MONROE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| PIKE COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.83(a) | Exhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the commercial motor vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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