VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC
VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers, based in Candler, NC. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 27.3% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 9.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 29.4% vs peer 12.5% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3274381) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 9.10% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 29.4% vs peer 12.5% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — dotprocessagents.com llc Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3274381/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 29.4% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=64932 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
3 active liability filings
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2019-05-13 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceTRISURA INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 6, 2026
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Process Agentdotprocessagents.com llcBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1034218ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 58 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 18.18% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC had 33 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 27.3%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (9) and KY (4).
27.3% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 64,932 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (30 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 12, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 36 | |
| Utility | 25 | |
| Volvo | 14 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Mack | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.11 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 7.74 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (58 rows) View all 58 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88333756 | Jul 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88317695 | Jul 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88192254 | Jun 19, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88005553 | May 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87939786 | May 21, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 87636473 | Apr 21, 2026 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 45B2-BHTD | No |
| 87485844 | Apr 1, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 87404799 | Mar 25, 2026 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87234302 | Mar 4, 2026 | MO | 2 | ST CLAIR MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207F-SDAS | Yes |
| 87181428 | Feb 27, 2026 | WY | 3 | ALPINE POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87023282 | Feb 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | YULEE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86775970 | Jan 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86663563 | Dec 24, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86281836 | Nov 7, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86027599 | Oct 12, 2025 | MT | 2 | SHELBY MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 85784932 | Sep 14, 2025 | TN | 3 | JOHNSON CITY TN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85656361 | Aug 31, 2025 | WY | 2 | POINT OF ROCKS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.75A2-TAOTLM, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 85294650 | Jul 22, 2025 | KY | 3 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85232318 | Jul 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85089692 | Jun 27, 2025 | MS | 3 | ITAWAMBA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85081276 | Jun 27, 2025 | TN | 2 | KNOXVILLE TN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 85011624 | Jun 17, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.71A-D | No |
| 84411264 | Apr 15, 2025 | SC | 3 | SAINT MATTHEWS SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84351158 | Apr 8, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B5-DNL | Yes |
| 84212271 | Mar 23, 2025 | LA | 3 | MADISONVILLE LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400586428 | Jul 5, 2026 | TN | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| May 13, 2019 | MC1034218-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100775 | 91X | $750,000 | May 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100775 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7814421 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 6, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0172708001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2021 | May 6, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02091264 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2020 | May 6, 2021 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 006951 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2019 | May 6, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 6, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 6, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2020
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May 13, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| ST CLAIR MO | MO | 2 | 2 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST FORK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| YULEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| DARIEN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| SAGE JUNCTION ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
| I64 WB 118 MM | IN | 1 | 0 |
| EDDYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.22(a) | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1034218
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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