VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 7 days Oct 29, 2012 → Nov 5, 2012
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION (USDOT 2178521) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 7 days — Oct 29, 2012 → Nov 5, 2012 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2178521/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=54010 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Legal Name VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP → VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceARCH INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC756571ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 30 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 13.64% | 4.55% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION is a motor carrier based in PISCATAWAY, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2178521. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 19 power units and 24 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP is a mid-sized fleet, operating 19 power units and 24 drivers, based in Piscataway, NJ. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.5% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (8) and NJ (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (38.6% of violations); top code 395.32B-ELDDFR (ELD - driver tamper/disable) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 19 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 54,010 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–29 power units (±50% of this carrier's 19 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 29, 2012 to Nov 5, 2012 (7 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Legal Name VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORP VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATIONFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 23 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| International | 3 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.78 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 1.97 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 6.28 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88403685 | Jul 14, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 393.81-H | Yes |
| 87905017 | May 20, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 383.91A-LCDL, 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-LCHL | Yes |
| 87454244 | Apr 1, 2026 | CT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87363275 | Jan 28, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 86864968 | Jan 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-i78--mm-75-williams-twp---i78 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86658810 | Dec 26, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86546009 | Dec 12, 2025 | CT | 1 | WESTBROOK |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86186526 | Oct 30, 2025 | CT | 2 | WATERFORD SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 85746738 | Sep 11, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-ATTLEBORO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.8D5-HOSF, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 85284729 | Jul 22, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-ATTLEBORO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.34A1-ELDDFN | No |
| 85033944 | Jun 18, 2025 | NY | 3 | BREWSTER NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 84680557 | May 14, 2025 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH EB SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84487448 | Apr 24, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-ATTLEBORO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 83917943 | Feb 20, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-ATTLEBORO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 391.41A, 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8K2-HOSP | Yes |
| 83835029 | Feb 4, 2025 | NY | 2 | ALBANY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 83772440 | Jan 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | SLOATSBURG NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 83545549 | Jan 3, 2025 | NJ | 3 | MORRISTOWN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83350635 | Dec 3, 2024 | NY | 3 | PLAINVIEW NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 83286907 | Nov 25, 2024 | NJ | 3 | TRENTON TUNNEL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83177405 | Nov 12, 2024 | NY | 2 | SLOATSBURG NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83124225 | Nov 4, 2024 | NY | 3 | ALBANY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 82787666 | Sep 23, 2024 | NY | 3 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82092459 | Jul 10, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-clifton-park-(nb) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81423279 | Apr 19, 2024 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 80837236 | Feb 13, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 396.17(c), 395.24(d) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NJ0007154448 | Jan 28, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007146251 | Jan 22, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004758826 | Nov 21, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0022501670 | Feb 14, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0021193707 | May 5, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0020554730 | Oct 16, 2020 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0020920813 | Sep 29, 2020 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0020134428 | Aug 14, 2020 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3841547900 | May 6, 2020 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0020146690 | Feb 27, 2020 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3803436000 | Aug 7, 2019 | NY | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0006956277 | Nov 13, 2018 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1800500066 | Oct 17, 2018 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3733786100 | Jun 7, 2018 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3653738800 | Dec 26, 2016 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0016251068 | Aug 29, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0014271058 | Sep 5, 2014 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (6 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Sep 16, 2019 | MC756571 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Nov 6, 2012 | MC756571-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 27, 2012 | MC756571 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Sep 25, 2012 | MC756571 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Sep 2, 2011 | MC756571-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Aug 24, 2011 | MC756571-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9317302 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9317301 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9317300 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71001535 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9101125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100270 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2021 | Aug 13, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61170 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 13, 2021 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51016 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 11, 2019 | Aug 13, 2020 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51016 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51016 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 | NAME CHANGED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882554 03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 13, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882554 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2017 | Aug 13, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882554 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 13, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882554 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 13, 2016 | REPLACED |
| SELECTIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | S2124844 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2014 | Aug 13, 2016 | REPLACED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29001078 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29001078 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2014 | Sep 20, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29001078 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2013 | Apr 30, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8095431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 5, 2012 | Apr 30, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 7 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 29, 2012 to Nov 5, 2012 | ||||||
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8095431 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2012 | Oct 29, 2012 | NAME CHANGED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7952957 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 2, 2011 | Apr 30, 2012 | REPLACED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7952957 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 9, 2011 | Sep 2, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 13, 2023insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 10, 2023
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Aug 13, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2019
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Sep 11, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2019
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Aug 13, 2019insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Aug 13, 2018
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Aug 13, 2018insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Aug 13, 2017insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Aug 11, 2017
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Aug 13, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SELECTIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Sep 20, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2014
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Sep 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 30, 2014insuranceCANCEL — ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 10, 2014
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Apr 30, 2013insuranceCANCEL — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2013
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Nov 6, 2012
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Oct 29, 2012
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Oct 29, 2012
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Oct 29, 2012insuranceNAMECHG — ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 29, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 29, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 29, 2012insurance gapCoverage gap: 7 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 5, 2012)
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Apr 30, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 2, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| H-ATTLEBORO | MA | 4 | 1 |
| ALBANY NY | NY | 2 | 1 |
| SLOATSBURG NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| WATERFORD SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| WESTBROOK | CT | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH EB SCALES | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| MORRISTOWN | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| TRENTON TUNNEL | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| BREWSTER NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC756571
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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SELECTIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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ARI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY
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DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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17 reportable crashes
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How to verify VITAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.