VCNA PRAIRIE LLC
USDOT 1762064 • DBA: PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS & CARTAGE CO VALLEYVIEW IND • 7601 W 79TH STREET, BRIDGEVIEW, IL, 60455
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1725371 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-644129 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-651-291674-03 | ON FILE | Aug 9, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-651-291674-03 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 2021 | Jan 15, 2022 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-651-291674-03 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2015 | Aug 9, 2021 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-651-291674-03 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2015 | Oct 4, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31PKG2345707 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 2010 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31PKG2271506 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41PKG2171004 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-651-291674-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2022 | Jan 15, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-651-291674-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2021 | Oct 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-651-291674-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-651-291674-03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2021 | Aug 9, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 31PKG2345707 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 31PKG2271506 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 41PKG2171004 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-644129 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1725371 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 16, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC644129 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2022 |
| MC644129 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2021 |
| MC644129 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 8, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC644129 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 30, 2012 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2016 |
| MC644129 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | May 28, 2008 | — | 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
1 state • 30 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 30 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | 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:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.104(c) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (30 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK GROVE TWP | I-90 | ...034211 | PRAIRIE MATERIALS LLC |
| Sep 8, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Joliet | RT 53 | ...081619 | VCNCA PRAIRIE LLC |
| Aug 27, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVELAND TWP | E 9TH RD | ...068064 | VCNA PRAIRIE LLC |
| Aug 27, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVELAND TWP | E 9TH RD | ...068063 | VCNA PRAIRIE LLC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Glenview | OLD WILLOW RD | ...034433 | VCNA PRAIRIE MATERIALS |
| Jul 29, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | N HALSTED ST | ...047879 | VCNA PRAIRIE LLC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | EUREKA | LAKE RD | ...014359 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LISLE TWP | I-88 E/B | ...047881 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL |
| May 30, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARTLETT | S IL ROUTE 59 | ...042115 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| May 29, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SCHAUMBURG TWP | NERGE RD | ...464274 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| May 22, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PEKIN | N. PARKWAY DR | ...014334 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| Mar 20, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GURNEE | MILWAUKEE AVE | ...237919 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| Aug 25, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BERKELEY | ST. CHARLES | ...048629 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL |
| Aug 9, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PEORIA | KRAUSE | ...014323 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL |
| Jun 23, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GLENVIEW | INDEPENDENCE AVE | ...033367 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| Jun 12, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOLIET | W JEFFERSON ST | ...029366 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| Apr 10, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLUE ISLAND | I-57 | ...011353 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL |
| Feb 21, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTLAND TWP | I-90 W/B | ...028110 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| Jan 10, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CHARLES | KAUTZ RD | ...038038 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS & CARTAGE |
| Dec 2, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MELROSE PARK | ARMITAGE AVE | ...015694 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS & CARTAGE CO |
| Sep 27, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELMHURST | NORTH AVE | ...068054 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS & CARTAGE CO VALLEY |
| Aug 31, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Lyons Twp | I-294 S/B | ...029341 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL |
| Aug 17, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHICAGO | N HALSTED ST | ...431898 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS & CARTAGE CO |
| Aug 11, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELMHURST | NORTH AVE | ...030060 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
| Jun 16, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORMAL TWP | I-55 N/B | ...006200 | PRAIRIE MATERIAL A 1 EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events