VS CARRIERS INC
USDOT 2156343 • DBA: VISTA TRANS • 8 PROSPER CT, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL, 60156
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-757597 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000018 | ON FILE | May 15, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000018 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2025 | Jul 5, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000018 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000018 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIRPCA000018 | REPLACED | May 21, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000315 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR1200000315 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00003603 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00003602 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2023 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00003601 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00003600 | REPLACED | Nov 9, 2020 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00003600 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 25, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000072730191 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2019 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06472-18 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2018 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06472-17 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 25, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A1076 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882036 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC1409078 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2014 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC1409078 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2014 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025173 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2014 | Aug 28, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00025173 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 2013 | Jan 21, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN072893 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2011 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN072893 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 2011 | Aug 28, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000018 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2025 | Jul 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000018 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000018 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000018 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TIRPCA000018 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000315 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2024 | May 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR1200000315 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00003603 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 25, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00003602 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00003601 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00003600 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| NAMECHG | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00003600 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2020 | Nov 9, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000072730191 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2020 | Feb 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06472-18 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2019 | Feb 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06472-17 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2018 | Feb 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A1076 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2017 | Feb 25, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882036 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC1409078 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC1409078 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2015 | Feb 28, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025173 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2014 | Aug 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025173 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2014 | Jan 21, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN072893 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN072893 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2013 | Aug 28, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-757597 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2025 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2024 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2020 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2020 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2019 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2018 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2016 |
| MC757597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2015 |
| MC757597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 10, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC757597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 2, 2011 | REVOKED | Sep 3, 2014 |
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
51 states • 1,571 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from latest 100 of 1571 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 12 | 12 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VLRB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A-LLPL | 9A-LLPL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLMF | 2-SLLMF | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VUCS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD | More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYEL | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | 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 (1571 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,571
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PUSHETA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...MK9325 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 12, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-65 NB AT THE 110.1MM | ...334400 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 25, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 95 AT 1 MILE S OF CARDINAL DRIVE | ...MZ7667 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 12, 2026 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORWALK | 95-N | ...LW8470 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 20, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MARION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...VY0766 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 13, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 SB AT THE 10.7MM | ...251424 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 3, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | KISSIMMEE | MM- 243 NB FLORIDAS TPKE | ...MZ7657 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 21, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | HINTON | I-40 | ...VZ0882 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 16, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW KENT | EAST BOUND INTERSTATE 64 AT 3 MILES E OF RT 33/ EL | ...MJ3797 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 16, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SIKESTON | US 60 | ...MJ3799 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 25, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHBURN | 500 HWY 287 HWY | ...MZ7661 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 16, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCHAUMBURG | ROSELLE RD | ...334449 | VISTA TRANS |
| Sep 15, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRVING | W 5000 AIRPORT FWY | ...393238 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | East Hempfield Twp | ROUTE 0300 W | ...UX4589 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 30, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-70 | ...MY3031 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 22, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | MILEPOST 208.5, WESTBOUND INTE | ...MZ7673 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 13, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCRANTON CITY | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...VY0766 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | CUMBERLAND | IS 68 - NATIONAL FREEWAY (WB/L) | ...895243 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...334642 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILDWOOD | CST WILD HORSE CREEK RD | ...WB0494 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| May 16, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADAMS | IH 094 EB | ...LK0246 | VS CARRIERS INC |
| May 12, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US-39 | ...653133 | VISTA TRANS |
| May 9, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Waterbury | 84-W | ...MZ7642 | VISTA TRANS |
| Apr 10, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US-61 | ...VY0766 | VS CARRIERS INC |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events