VIP TRANS INC
USDOT 2422075 • 2314 UNION STREET, LAKE STATION, IN, 46405
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-834289 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 2, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024373-00 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0108844001 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000301 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000207 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2019 | Dec 8, 2019 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000207 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF008217 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2018 | Aug 2, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A3922 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-05567-16 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2016 | Aug 2, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0024139 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0024139 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2015 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03231-14 | CANCELLED | Aug 2, 2014 | Aug 2, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2341790 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2013 | Aug 2, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024373-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0108844001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000301 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000207 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2019 | Dec 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000207 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF008217 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A3922 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05567-16 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024139 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0024139 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03231-14 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2015 | Aug 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2341790 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2014 | Aug 2, 2014 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC834289 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2017 |
| MC834289 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2016 |
| MC834289 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2016 |
| MC834289 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2015 |
| MC834289 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 8, 2013 | — | 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
27 states • 130 inspections
Violation Summary (107 violations from latest 100 of 130 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.21 | Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.405(c) | 180.405(c) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.282IIELDDDA | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record describing the driver's activity when prompted by the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.65C-FIS | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| 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:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93B | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 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 (130 inspections)
Showing 50 of 130
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY | US. Highway 231 | ...271252 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Nov 14, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SR 17 NEAR KELLY ROAD | ...209536 | VIP TRANS INC |
| May 1, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 32.635812/-116.163866 | ...226116 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Dec 9, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-25 | ...386246 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Oct 1, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSONVILLE | US67/167 | ...894898 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARLINGTON | STH 060 WB | ...MA1568 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Mar 11, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEYDEN TWP | I-294 SOUTHBOUND | ...330024 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Feb 15, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BONNIEVILLE | I 0065 | ...796725 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Jan 11, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I25 1,584 FEET N OF MP 104 | ...F46363 | VIP TRANS INC |
| Aug 3, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2017 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events