VG AUTO INC
USDOT 2486593 • 109 SYMONDS ST UNIT 237, HINSDALE, IL, 60522
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-860924 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 6, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926- 04470 | ON FILE | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC25020510 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910040 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | W17AF00325 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006452213-2 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0006452213-2 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2022 | May 4, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 07558506 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2021 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 07558506 | REPLACED | Aug 18, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7558506 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA7558506 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2018 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2780917 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2015 | Oct 13, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-03559-14 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2014 | Nov 25, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926- 04470 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC25020510 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910040 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | W17AF00325 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006452213-2 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0006452213-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2022 | May 4, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 07558506 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 07558506 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA7558506 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2021 | Aug 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA7558506 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2780917 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2016 | Oct 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-03559-14 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2015 | Nov 25, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-860924 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC860924 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2025 |
| MC860924 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2024 |
| MC860924 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2023 |
| MC860924 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2022 |
| MC860924 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 22, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC860924 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2015 |
| MC860924 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 5, 2014 | REVOKED | Oct 19, 2016 |
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
17 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (29 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records