VSN SHIPPING INC
USDOT 1997448 • 1010 LAKE STREET SUITE 200, OAK PARK, IL, 60301
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-705610 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 6, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | POCL00000413 | ON FILE | Oct 7, 2025 | Mar 8, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA05740301 | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2011 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2024 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | May 24, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2023 | Mar 16, 2024 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 7846627-00 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2023 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFBIL001610-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2022 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952782496 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBC000088-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2511407 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2021 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0044100 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2014 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0034400 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2013 | Feb 17, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0024500 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2012 | Feb 17, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013TU0024500 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK6000571-000 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2011 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05740301 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000413 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 |
| CANCEL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2024 | Oct 7, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2024 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2024 | Mar 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 7846627-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2024 | Feb 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL001610-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952782496 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBC000088-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2021 | Oct 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2511407 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2021 | Aug 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0044100 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0034400 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2014 | Feb 17, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0024500 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2013 | Feb 17, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013TU0024500 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 |
| CANCEL | GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000571-000 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05740301 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2011 | Apr 30, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05740301 | CARGO | Apr 30, 2011 | Apr 30, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-705610 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2026 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2025 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2024 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2024 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 26, 2024 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2024 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2024 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2024 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2023 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2021 |
| MC705610 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 11, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2012 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2012 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2011 |
| MC705610 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2010 |
| MC705610 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 7, 2010 | REVOKED | Feb 23, 2015 |
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
4 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | 87431019 | JASPER FL | FL | Level 2 | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87128414 | NC 87 AT NC 27 | NC | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 86561905 | NASHVILLE GA | GA | Level 1 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 15 | 396.17C-PI, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.207A-SAPPAS | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 86272522 | HAVANA FL | FL | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 395.8E1PC | No |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 85479225 | SMITHS STATION AL | AL | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8E1PC, 393.60C | Yes |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 81235660 | WHITE SPRINGS FL | FL | Level 2 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 135 AT RADIO STATION ROAD | ...JJ6495 | VSN SHIPPING INC |
| Apr 19, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BESSEMER CITY | 85 | ...JJ6495 | VSN SHIPPING INC |
| Aug 26, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 35 | ...364141 | VSN SHIPPING INC |
| Jun 3, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | I-285 SB /DONALD L HOLLOWELL PKWY | ...GH8982 | VSN SHIPPING INC |
| May 17, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MALABAR | I-95 (SR 9) MM 169 | ...GV0491 | VSN SHIPPING INC |
| Dec 19, 2014 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2014 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2013 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2013 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-2023-0137-US1724 | Oct 19, 2023 | 382.305; 383.37(a); 395.8(e)(1); 396.3(a) | $4,390 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events