VIP ALPINE TOURS LLC
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 · 2156 days Jul 16, 2014 → Jun 10, 2020
- Common (Passenger) gap · 2185 days Inactive Jun 18, 2014 → reinstated Jun 11, 2020
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VIP ALPINE TOURS LLC (USDOT 2426023) 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 Officer(s): CHRISTINA ERNST (Company officer); CHARLES ERNST (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 2156 days — Jul 16, 2014 → Jun 10, 2020 • Common (Passenger) gap · 2185 days — Inactive Jun 18, 2014 → reinstated Jun 11, 2020 On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2426023/ 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 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178007 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.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
VIP ALPINE TOURS LLC is a motor carrier based in SAUTEE, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2426023. 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 4 power units and 10 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file. 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.
VIP ALPINE TOURS LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 10 drivers, with 11 years on FMCSA's records, based in Sautee, GA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in GA (8 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Courier, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,007 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Jun 18, 2014 to Jun 11, 2020 (2185 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 16, 2014 to Jun 10, 2020 (2156 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 3 | |
| Courier | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Mercedes | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Sprinter | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85108973 | Jun 25, 2025 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85108972 | Jun 25, 2025 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85099372 | Jun 25, 2025 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85098975 | Jun 25, 2025 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
FORD BUS
Ticket: Courier
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0 | — | No |
| 82168112 | Jul 15, 2024 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Sprinter
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0 | — | No |
| 82168057 | Jul 15, 2024 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
FORD BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 82168004 | Jul 15, 2024 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
FORD BUS
Ticket: Courier
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0 | — | No |
| 82167882 | Jul 15, 2024 | GA | 5 | SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 79372947 | Aug 7, 2023 | GA | 5 | TERMINAL |
FORD BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 79372946 | Aug 7, 2023 | GA | 5 | TERMINAL |
FORD BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 79372868 | Aug 7, 2023 | GA | 5 | TERMINAL |
MERCEDES-BENZ BUS
Ticket: Other
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC852629 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2020 | MC852629 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jun 11, 2020 | MC852629-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 18, 2014 | MC852629-C | VOL | REVOCATION | VOL → |
| Feb 11, 2014 | MC852629-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA2110380 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2020 | Jun 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA 2110380 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2020 | Aug 4, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA 2110380 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2156 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 16, 2014 to Jun 10, 2020 | ||||||
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APR292237 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2014 | Jul 16, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 19, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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May 16, 2022
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May 11, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 4, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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Jul 6, 2020
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Jul 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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Jul 16, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jul 16, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 2156 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 10, 2020)
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Jun 18, 2014
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Jun 18, 2014authority gapCommon (Passenger) authority inactive: 2185 days (through Jun 11, 2020)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAUTEE NACOOCHEE GA | GA | 8 | 0 |
| TERMINAL | GA | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC852629
common · INACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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11 inspections
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How to verify VIP ALPINE TOURS LLC
- 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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