Growmark Inc
USDOT 214862 · MC-273335 · Bloomington, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Growmark Inc is a corporation based in Bloomington, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,088 power units and 817 drivers, which ranks it #18 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 125 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 14.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 1.4 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Growmark Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 214862 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-273335 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1705 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, IL 61701 |
| Phone | (309) 557-6000 |
| First registered | Jun 22, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 214862.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 659 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 175 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 438 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.75 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,852,429 miles reported for 2025 – about 9,056 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 759 CDL drivers; 14 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 380 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Growmark Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.1% | 14.8% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 113% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 2.6 | 5.7 | 47% lower than average |
| Inspections | 125 | 125 with a driver check, 78 with a vehicle check, 98 BASIC violations recorded, 48 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 31, 1991) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Growmark Inc?
Growmark Inc is registered with USDOT number 214862 and operating authority MC-273335.
How many trucks does Growmark Inc have?
It reports 1,088 power units (175 tractors, 659 straight trucks) and 438 trailers, with 817 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 24, 2025).
Where is Growmark Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bloomington, Illinois 61701.
What is the out-of-service rate of Growmark Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.