V N S AUTO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2495658 • 1623 E GARLAND AVE, SPOKANE, WA, 99207
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT6246836111 | ON FILE | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00782673 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT12133A | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04253796 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2021 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3948835 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014962-01 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2015 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM014962-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2015 | Nov 2, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3359688 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2014 | Sep 1, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT6246836111 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00782673 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT12133A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04253796 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3948835 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014962-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM014962-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2016 | Oct 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3359688 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-888479 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-888479 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-888479 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC888479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC888479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 16, 2021 | REVOKED | Mar 17, 2026 |
| MC888479 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2016 |
| MC888479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 9, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 3, 2017 |
| MC888479 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 14, 2014 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2015 |
| MC864586 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | May 22, 2014 | — | 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
10 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (24 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2015 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records