VGT TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2633507 • 917 9TH STREET SUITE 5, WEST DES MOINES, IA, 50265
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000080-01 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000080-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWTS-00000069-00 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2023 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000080-00 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2023 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000080-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2023 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-2 | CANCELLED | Aug 31, 2022 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-2 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-1 | CANCELLED | Sep 21, 2021 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-1 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 21, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-1 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-0 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-0 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2020 | Apr 27, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005224541-0 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6508678 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2018 | Jul 24, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6508678 | REPLACED | Nov 16, 2018 | Jun 24, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6508678 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000080-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000080-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000080-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000080-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AWTS-00000069-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2023 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2023 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-2 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2021 | Sep 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 14, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-0 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2021 | Apr 27, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005224541-0 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6508678 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2020 | Jul 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6508678 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2020 | Jun 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6508678 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2018 | Nov 16, 2018 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2025 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2024 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2022 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2021 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2021 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2021 |
| MC945435 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 |
| MC945435 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 15, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC945435 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jan 13, 2016 | — | 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
31 states • 162 inspections
Violation Summary (110 violations from latest 100 of 162 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 7 | 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 | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLEWA1 | 2-SLLEWA1 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | 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:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (162 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...LP7963 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 9, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...JJ6403 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 6, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREER | SC80 | ...961647 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON | KY0139 | ...HU5228 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 6, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SUMTER | I-59 | ...KG0146 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | INTERSTATE 75 MILE MAKER 81 SO NEAR BUSSEY ROAD | ...HM7838 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 14, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION(GRANT) | I-69 | ...HF0855 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 SB TO I-70 WB | ...HU5741 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 20, 2022 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BERNICE | US-63 | ...944373 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 9, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAVIE | SOUTHBOUND STATE ROAD 91 | ...121796 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 26, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORDLAND | US 60 | ...GU0823 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 13, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-40 | ...A41745 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 11, 2022 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRY | 98 | ...139635 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 9, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 26 / OLD RIVER RD SPUR | ...294386 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 1, 2021 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-228 | ...HM7838 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 24, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELGIN | INTERSTATE 20 | ...HH8625 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 14, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILTON | I-64 MP 31 | ...GU0823 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 15, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST TERRE HAUTE | I70E | ...LG8105 | VGT TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 21, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2020 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events