VGN TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1348031 • 2323 GRAND AVE SUITE 100, DES MOINES, IA, 50312
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-529994 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 13, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0132258003 | ON FILE | Aug 12, 2023 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0132258002 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0132258001 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 12, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN245641 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN245641 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN154302 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2014 | Jan 3, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN129929 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2013 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6016376-01 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2011 | Aug 18, 2013 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC4930533 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2010 | Aug 18, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC4930533 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2009 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN474078 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN474078 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2005 | Sep 18, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0132258003 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0132258002 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0132258001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN245641 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2019 | Aug 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN245641 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 12, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN154302 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN129929 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6016376-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2013 | Aug 18, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC4930533 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2011 | Aug 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC4930533 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2010 | Aug 18, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN474078 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2009 | Sep 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN474078 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2009 | Aug 18, 2009 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC529994 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2019 |
| MC529994 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2010 |
| MC529994 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 2005 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
36 states • 136 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 136 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.6-COERCION | 390.6-COERCION | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.11F-HOSDODDMA | HOS (Manner) - Driver obscured defaced destroyed mutilated or altered existing information contained in a supporting document | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (136 inspections)
Showing 50 of 136
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2026 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HARTLAND | STH 029 WB | ...UR4094 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 6, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...UR4001 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 28, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMPBELLSBURG | I 0071 | ...NV1523 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0001 S | ...UR4117 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 13, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMANDA | ST MARYS ROAD HW | ...NK9310 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWELL TWP | I-96 | ...287823 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 18, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BURLINGTON | REST AREA | ...MX1831 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 19, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker:987D87012153 | ...NK9199 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 8, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-40 | ...MU3948 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | BLUE STAR MEMORIAL HWY | ...263419 | VGN TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 8, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records