GENERAL VL INC
USDOT 2969566 • 1020 S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD 1NW, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, 60004
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-009328 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 13, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000042-01 | ON FILE | Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 12, 2025 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000042-01 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000042-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000042-00 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AWT-00000042-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 034-00-4909 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 034-00-4909 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024298-00 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2021 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP55206 00 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP55206 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP45130 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1533880 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1533880 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2018 | Oct 13, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1533880 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1533880 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1533880 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2017 | Jan 8, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1533880 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1533880 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000042-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000042-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2025 | Jan 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000042-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000042-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000042-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2023 | May 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 034-00-4909 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024298-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 034-00-4909 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP55206 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2021 | Mar 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP45130 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP55206 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1533880 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1533880 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2018 | Oct 13, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1533880 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1533880 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1533880 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2018 | Jan 8, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1533880 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1533880 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC009328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2025 |
| MC009328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 |
| MC009328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2023 |
| MC009328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2021 |
| MC009328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2020 |
| MC009328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2019 |
| MC009328 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2018 |
| MC009328 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2017 | — | 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
19 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (76 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 5 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86B2-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD | More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 75 NORTH NEAR HIGHWAY 16 WEST | ...408910 | GENERAL VL INC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Holland Twp | US 31 | ...969997 | GENERAL VL INC |
| May 9, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-17 NONCARD@M279 | ...408910 | GENERAL VL INC |
| Feb 18, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAIR OAKS | I-65 | ...941198 | GENERAL VL INC |
| May 28, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records