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VCL EXPRESS INC

GRAPEVINE, TX

USDOT 2438683 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: LEONARDO SANCHEZ Company officer 2: JANET DESCHAMPS General Freight Produce Meat Cold Food Based in GRAPEVINE, TX Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Sep 18, 2025
Review these
  • 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 · $750,000 GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Company officer: LEONARDO SANCHEZ
Company officer 2: JANET DESCHAMPS
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — VCL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2438683)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): LEONARDO SANCHEZ (Company officer); JANET DESCHAMPS (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 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 · $750,000 — GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2438683/
As of: Jul 17, 2026
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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.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281741 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2438683
MC / docket MC841136
Company officer LEONARDO SANCHEZ
Company officer 2 JANET DESCHAMPS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 134,400 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (201) 694-6719
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1908 COBBS DR
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2438683
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 134,400 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.80 vs 1.80 -1.00
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 1 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 0 1
Crash reports 0 1 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 20% —
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%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

VCL EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in GRAPEVINE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2438683. 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 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

VCL EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, based in Grapevine, TX. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (4) and OH (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,741 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,741 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,741 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 4 1 25.0% Mar 20, 2025
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% May 28, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 6
Wabash National 3
Utility 2
Great Dane 1
Other 1
Peterbilt 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 1 — 2.00 2 — 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 (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84821367 May 28, 2025 OH 2 WADSWORTH OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R712871 · 1XKYDP9X7MJ469946
0 — No
84193383 Mar 20, 2025 TX 2 US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R554033 · 1XKWDB9X2YR857054
2 393.43A, 396.17C Yes
84053228 Feb 27, 2025 TX 3 US281 SB
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AZ928J · 1XP5D49X47N679610
1 392.2W No
83227611 Nov 21, 2024 TX 2 US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R712871 · 1XKYDP9X7MJ469946
0 — No
82921957 Oct 14, 2024 TX 2 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R554033 · 1XKWDB9X2YR857054
1 392.2RG No
82139844 Jul 16, 2024 VA 2 HARRISONBURG VA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R554033 · 1XKWDB9X2YR857054
0 — No
80841216 Feb 10, 2024 TX 3 IH10 MM 55 EB
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R712871 · 1XKYDP9X7MJ469946
1 395.8(a)(1) Yes
78306565 Apr 10, 2023 IL 3 I-80 — 1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AR2025568803 Nov 9, 2025 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC841136
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 PDF
Oct 9, 2013 MC841136-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 9300208490 91X $750,000 Sep 18, 2025 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN280167 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2020 Sep 18, 2025 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0062343 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2018 Sep 18, 2020 REPLACED
AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY FCT000393-01 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2017 Sep 18, 2018 CANCELLED
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA WESFL317576-00 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2016 Sep 18, 2017 CANCELLED
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY QTXD-92994-01 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2015 Sep 18, 2016 CANCELLED
AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY AST0000055 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2014 Sep 18, 2015 CANCELLED
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO BAPBZ0803613 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2013 Nov 26, 2013 CANCELLED
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO BAPBZ0803613 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2013 Sep 18, 2013 REPLACED
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO BAPBZ0803613 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2013 Sep 18, 2014 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 18, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 18, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Sep 18, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Sep 18, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 18, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Sep 18, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
  7. Sep 20, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Sep 18, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Sep 21, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Sep 18, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 18, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
  12. Sep 15, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Nov 26, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
  14. Oct 9, 2013
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Sep 18, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE TX 2 1
I-80 IL 1 0
WADSWORTH OH OH 1 0
IH10 MM 55 EB TX 1 1
US281 SB TX 1 0
HARRISONBURG VA VA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify VCL EXPRESS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about VCL EXPRESS INC

Is VCL EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. VCL EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2438683 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is VCL EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
VCL EXPRESS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has VCL EXPRESS INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for VCL EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is VCL EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
VCL EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is VCL EXPRESS INC based? ▾
VCL EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1908 COBBS DR, GRAPEVINE, Texas 76051. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does VCL EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. VCL EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC841136). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does VCL EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
VCL EXPRESS INC self-reports 2 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has VCL EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for VCL EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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