VLK TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2341155 • 18721 129TH ST E, BONNEY LAKE, WA, 98391
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-799493 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 4, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 880383001 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0037484 | REPLACED | Feb 6, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0037484 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2019 | Feb 6, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7815665 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7815665 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3839183 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2017 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3839183 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2016 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08289701 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 14, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08289701 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2015 | Sep 8, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07896401 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2014 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07896401 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2014 | Dec 9, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0015811 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2013 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTPKG0102000 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2012 | Oct 29, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 880383001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0037484 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0037484 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2020 | Feb 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7815665 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7815665 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2018 | Dec 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3839183 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3839183 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2017 | Nov 8, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08289701 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08289701 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07896401 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2015 | Dec 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07896401 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2015 | Oct 30, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0015811 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2014 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | TTPKG0102000 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC799493 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2018 |
| MC799493 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 2012 | — | 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
15 states • 98 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 98 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (98 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.4337 -115.6712 | ...NL9173 | VLK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 15, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPOKANE VALLEY | I-90*291.00 | ...FZ3922 | VLK TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 20, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records