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GROWMARK INC

1705 TOWANDA AVE · Bloomington, IL 61701

Authorized: Property
(309) 532-6079 Tap to call
  • MC #273335
  • USDOT #214862 USDOT Active
  • 1088
    Power Units
  • 817
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GROWMARK INC is a Bloomington, IL freight carrier/shipper/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 1088 truck(s) in their fleet and 817 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-273335 and their USDOT number is 214862.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/24/2025 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 9,852,429 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 38 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: IA (51), WI (38), SD (13), IL (9), MI (5), NE (4), IN (2). Home base: Bloomington, Illinois.

Safety Record

27 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 9
    Tow
  • 12
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.47 47 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.64 28 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.22 3

Inspection Summary

  • 122
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 77
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 59 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 178.345-6DOT 406 /407/412 supports and anchoring1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Hydraulic Brake - leaking on application1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(c)Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit25× SW 4

Hours of Service 1

  • 392.2-HOSHOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation.1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
GROWMARK INC
1705 TOWANDA AVE
BLOOMINGTON, IL 61701
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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