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V & L TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 2746345 Active Based in VERNON, CA

V & L TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in VERNON, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2746345. 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 20 power units and 19 drivers, with 58 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.8%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

V & L TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 19 drivers, based in Vernon, CA. Across 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
20
Drivers
19
Inspections
58
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
18.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
10 all-time
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

37 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 95% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (37 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

21.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.4% of violations); top code 393.95A1 (Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.) cited 3 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 18.8% vs 23.4% -4.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.4% vs 6.7% -4.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.79 vs 1.80 -1.01
Location & Contact
2550 E 25TH ST
VERNON, CA 90058
Phone: 3235893125
Registration
USDOT 2746345
Operation C
MCS-150 mileage 1,216,431 mi

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 18.8% is slightly above typical carriers of this size.

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

Compared against 48,282 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 48,282 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
18.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 48,282 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
24 violations
8 OOS · 33.3%
Hours of Service
3 violations
Unsafe Driving
3 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 39 8 20.5% Apr 29, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 49
Freightliner 27
Kenworth 21
Volvo 6
Great Dane 3
International 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (58 rows) View all 58 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87716306 Apr 29, 2026 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F36146 · 1XKYD49XXFJ423514
0 — No
87728746 Apr 28, 2026 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F83402 · 1XKYD49X3LJ413855
0 — No
87346125 Mar 20, 2026 CA 2 DESERT HILLS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G72855 · 3AKJGEDV8HSHR2962
2 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Yes
86894910 Jan 24, 2026 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F40920 · 3AKJGBDV8FDGP8847
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
86893905 Jan 23, 2026 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9H03057 · 3AKJGEBG4GSGW9212
1 393.9A-LSLI No
86855338 Jan 21, 2026 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G99723 · 3AKJGEBG1HDHX4151
0 — No
86730125 Jan 7, 2026 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E49203 · 1XKYD49X3FJ423516
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
86510183 Dec 8, 2025 CA 2 DESERT HILLS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G72847 · 3AKJGEDV9HSHR2937
0 — No
86210258 Oct 29, 2025 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE NB IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F83402 · 1XKYD49X3LJ413855
0 — No
86061334 Oct 15, 2025 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F36146 · 1XKYD49XXFJ423514
3 393.9A-LSLI, 393.95A1, 396.3A1-ALBV Yes
86037357 Oct 13, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E49202 · 1XKYD49X1FJ423515
0 — No
86037089 Oct 11, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G85898 · 1XKYD49X5RJ343090
0 — No
85664056 Sep 1, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F40920 · 3AKJGBDV8FDGP8847
0 — No
85663934 Sep 1, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G72847 · 3AKJGEDV9HSHR2937
0 — No
85600144 Aug 25, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G99723 · 3AKJGEBG1HDHX4151
0 — No
85525488 Aug 18, 2025 CA 3 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G99723 · 3AKJGEBG1HDHX4151
0 — No
85462377 Aug 9, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F36146 · 1XKYD49XXFJ423514
0 — No
85289423 Jul 19, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G72855 · 3AKJGEDV8HSHR2962
1 393.9A-LHLI No
85260338 Jul 18, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9H03057 · 3AKJGEBG4GSGW9212
1 393.9A-LCL No
85248144 Jul 16, 2025 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G65279 · 3AKJGEDV8HSHR3125
4 392.2-SLLDL, 395.8D10-HOSF, 395.8D11-HOSF No
85057855 Jun 17, 2025 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G72847 · 3AKJGEDV9HSHR2937
2 393.9A-LCL, 396.3A1-ALBV No
84184352 Mar 18, 2025 CA 2 GRAPEVINE IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G84787 · 1XKYD49X9RJ343089
0 — No
84150635 Mar 15, 2025 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9H03057 · 3AKJGEBG4GSGW9212
0 — No
83899797 Feb 15, 2025 CA 2 CASTAIC IF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F83402 · 1XKYD49X3LJ413855
1 393.9A-LTSIR Yes
83753866 Jan 31, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9F40919 · 3AKJGBDVXFDGM3971
0 — No
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA7652500946 Jun 16, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA5802400143 Jan 16, 2024 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA4302300228 Jun 10, 2023 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA5902204475 Aug 26, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA6452202574 Jul 4, 2022 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA7702000679 Oct 19, 2020 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA7651900454 Mar 12, 2019 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0008767978 Dec 22, 2018 CA 1 1 Yes Yes Fatal
CA0008693407 Aug 21, 2018 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA7701500468 Dec 2, 2015 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CASTAIC IF CA 24 4
GRAPEVINE IF CA 12 1
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 6 2
DESERT HILLS IF CA 4 1
SAN ONOFRE NB IF CA 3 1
BAKERSFIELD AREA CA 2 0
SR-14 NB PIT SCALE CA 2 0
CASTAIC CVEF CA 1 0
GCVEF CA 1 0
I-5 SB NO SR-126 CA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.55(e) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.55(d)(3) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.41(a) Physical qualification - general Driver Fitness 1 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify V & L TRANSPORTATION INC

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  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 V & L TRANSPORTATION INC

Is V & L TRANSPORTATION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. V & L TRANSPORTATION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2746345 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 V & L TRANSPORTATION INC's safety rating? ▾
V & L TRANSPORTATION 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 V & L TRANSPORTATION INC had? ▾
58 roadside inspections are on file for V & L TRANSPORTATION 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 V & L TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
V & L TRANSPORTATION INC's peak out-of-service rate is 18.8% (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 V & L TRANSPORTATION INC based? ▾
V & L TRANSPORTATION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2550 E 25TH ST, VERNON, California 90058. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does V & L TRANSPORTATION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
V & L TRANSPORTATION INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does V & L TRANSPORTATION INC operate? ▾
V & L TRANSPORTATION INC self-reports 20 power units and 19 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 V & L TRANSPORTATION INC had any crashes? ▾
10 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for V & L TRANSPORTATION 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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