VELA TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2850146 • 6881 S SUNRISE WAY, BUCKEYE, AZ, 85326
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-955407 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020060323 | ON FILE | Feb 4, 2023 | Nov 7, 2023 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA020060322 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2022 | Feb 4, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA943815462 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2020 | Feb 4, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020060323 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 7, 2023 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA020060322 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2023 | Feb 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA943815462 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2022 | Feb 4, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-955407 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC955407 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2023 |
| MC955407 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 17, 2020 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2023 |
| MC955407 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 24, 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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBTP | Tires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87426676 | TONOPAH AZ | AZ | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 396.17C-PI, 393.60C, 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 82505114 | GOODYEAR AZ | AZ | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.11(a)(1) | No |
| Aug 14, 2024 | 82440096 | SURPRISE AZ | AZ | Level 3 | MTLM SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 82003886 | SURPRISE AZ | AZ | Level 3 | MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 80380913 | ROADSIDE | AZ | Level 2 | MCKT SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.95(a), 390.21T(c) | No |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 79832601 | STATE ROUTE 303 | AZ | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 393.83(g), 393.78 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 79502940 | GOODYEARAZ | AZ | Level 2 | WHITE GMC TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 393.60(c), 393.78A-WS, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| Apr 29, 2023 | 78495752 | STATE ROUTE 303 | AZ | Level 3 | MCKT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| Apr 6, 2023 | 78287856 | ROADSIDE | AZ | Level 1 | ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records