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Carrier Profile · DOT 4098656

Winks Shell LLC

DBA: Winks Towing

For-Hire CommonInterstateBloomington, IL 61701
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Winks Shell LLC has operated for 2.9y with a fleet of 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority. The company is registered as an active for-hire carrier.

Identity
Legal nameWinks Shell LLC
DBAWinks Towing
DOT #4098656
MC #MC1563024
CityBloomington
StateIllinois
ZIP61701
Authority age2.9y
StatusActive
Common authority✓ Authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/14/2025
Company officerJohn David Winks
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
4
Power units
Drivers
4
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

1902 W MARKET ST, Bloomington, IL, 61701

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

Status
Active
Insurer
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Coverage
$300,000
Effective
4/1/2023

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jul 2023
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Winks Shell LLC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Winks Shell LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. Winks Shell LLC holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Winks Shell LLC's safety record?

Winks Shell LLC does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Winks Shell LLC operate?

Winks Shell LLC operates 4 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Winks Shell LLC insured?

Winks Shell LLC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Winks Shell LLC had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Winks Shell LLC as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Winks Shell LLC?

Winks Shell LLC's DOT number is 4098656 and MC number is MC1563024. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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