VAUGHNS TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2608579 • 35 FOREST LN, BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-913115 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 26, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9014002 | ON FILE | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2022 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0152266001 | REPLACED | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA07562772 | REPLACED | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN195011 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2016 | May 8, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A7669-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2015 | May 8, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | BIPD/Primary | A7669-01 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2015 | Dec 9, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9014002 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2022 | May 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0152266001 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2021 | May 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA07562772 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN195011 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2018 | May 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A7669-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2016 | May 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG | A7669-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2015 | Dec 9, 2015 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC913115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2018 |
| MC913115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2016 |
| MC913115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 2015 | — | 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
3 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | 86988548 | BLOOMFIELD | CT | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 86052457 | WALLKILL NY | NY | Level 2 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.24 | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84979989 | SLOATSBURG NY | NY | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 396.17C-PI, 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 83447979 | H-WESTBORO | MA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLSWZ, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83350644 | ALBANY NY | NY | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| May 14, 2024 | 81595553 | DANBURY SCALE | CT | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(2), 395.22(h)(3) | No |
| Mar 3, 2024 | 81006398 | LITCHFIELD | CT | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.45(d) | No |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 80858763 | H-WHATLEY | MA | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records