DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY, DOT #474863 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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Your truck was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Minnesota on October 23.
That makes 4 of your 14 inspections in the last 24 months with an out-of-service order.
Your MCS-150 lists 40 trucks and 40 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota (USDOT #474863). As of November 5, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 59/100 (Elevated Risk), based on 24 recent inspection(s) and 17 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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59/100 Elevated Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 23, 2026, Minnesota. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3) and a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47).
- July 13, 2026, Minnesota. No violations.
- June 12, 2026, Minnesota. No violations.
- April 1, 2026, Minnesota. No violations.
- March 26, 2026, Minnesota. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- Feb. 16, 2026, Minnesota. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45).
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY: PLYMOUTH, Minnesota Trucking Company
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY is a mid-size fleet operating out of PLYMOUTH, Minnesota with USDOT number 474863. The company operates 40 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 59/100, classified as Elevated Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY has undergone 24 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.8%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY carries 17 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 23, 2026. Across 24 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 5 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 59/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 59 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Elevated Risk band.
Minnesota Trucking Compliance: PLYMOUTH Area Carriers
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 05). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
Business organization type: Corporation.
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 25 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 15 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 790,070 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 37 straight trucks, 3 tractors, 6 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 18 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Flowers Plants. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 17 crash events involving DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 7 involved a reported injury, and 16 resulted in a tow-away. 17 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: 7, COSMOS, MN on August 11, 2025.
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Minnesota (17), North Dakota (3), South Dakota (2). The concentration in Minnesota is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY Compares to the National Average
Across the 24 recorded inspections, DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's 20.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | MN | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-13 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-12 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-01 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-26 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-16 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-17 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-23 | MN | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-28 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-06-27 | MN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY
What is DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's FMCSA safety rating?
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY (USDOT #474863) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 59/100 (Elevated Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY operates 40 power unit(s) and 40 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY based?
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in PLYMOUTH, Minnesota, under USDOT number 474863.
What is DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 24 recent DOT inspection(s) and 17 recorded violation(s) for DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY (USDOT #474863), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY scores 59/100 (Elevated Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like DISTINCTIVE FLORAL COMPANY is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 5, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile