VITAL TRANSPORTATION LLC
FEDERAL WAY, WA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 443 days Jan 18, 2020 → Apr 5, 2021
- Common (Property) gap · 441 days Inactive Jan 27, 2020 → reinstated Apr 12, 2021
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VITAL TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3275267) 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: • Prior insurance gap · 443 days — Jan 18, 2020 → Apr 5, 2021 • Common (Property) gap · 441 days — Inactive Jan 27, 2020 → reinstated Apr 12, 2021 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3275267/ As of: Aug 30, 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 · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=176275 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.
1 active liability filing
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.
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InsuranceBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 5, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1034654ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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.
VITAL TRANSPORTATION LLC had 9 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IL (2) and KY (2).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 176,275 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 27, 2020 to Apr 12, 2021 (441 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 18, 2020 to Apr 5, 2021 (443 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (10 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 28, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 3, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Utility | 8 | |
| Wabash National | 3 | |
| Volvo | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 7.57 | 8 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87353475 | Mar 21, 2026 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86129586 | Oct 23, 2025 | KY | 3 | CALVERT CITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85494566 | Aug 13, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-55 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85318663 | Jul 24, 2025 | SD | 1 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.201C-FR, 393.47E, 393.201A-FRCLS | No |
| 85001068 | Jun 18, 2025 | IL | 3 | I57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84727841 | May 20, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84456104 | Apr 18, 2025 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volvo
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 83522708 | Dec 28, 2024 | GA | 3 | SOCIAL CIRCLE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83310757 | Dec 3, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81191484 | Mar 20, 2024 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 79984829 | Oct 21, 2023 | WA | 2 | wa-sc54---plymouth-(poe) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79238278 | Jul 18, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH 45 NORTHBOUND NEW WAVERLY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78430484 | Apr 21, 2023 | WA | 1 | wa-sc72---ridgefield-(poe) |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 78405073 | Apr 19, 2023 | MT | 2 | BUTTE WB SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OK0023003350 | Feb 15, 2023 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 12, 2021 | MC1034654-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 9, 2019 | MC1034654-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05812 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 5, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062333 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062333 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2023 | Apr 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062333 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2022 | Apr 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062333 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2021 | Apr 5, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 443 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 18, 2020 to Apr 5, 2021 | ||||||
| BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC | YP-9-042019 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 25, 2019 | Jan 18, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 5, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2023
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Apr 5, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 11, 2022
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Apr 5, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2021
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Jan 27, 2020
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Jan 27, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 27, 2020authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 441 days (through Apr 12, 2021)
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Jan 18, 2020insuranceCANCEL — BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC
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Jan 18, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 443 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 5, 2021)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| SOCIAL CIRCLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CALVERT CITY | KY | 1 | 0 |
| EDDYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| BUTTE WB SCALE | MT | 1 | 1 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| IH 45 NORTHBOUND NEW WAVERLY | TX | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1034654
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BROOKLYN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 130,921 carriers served
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14 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
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