VAT INC
USDOT 3330097 • 429 LOTUS LN, GLENVIEW, IL, 60025
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-1061029 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6519799 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2014495299 | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2014495299 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 2022 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2014495299 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 2022 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2014495299 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 |
| INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2014495299 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955168194 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2799651 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2799651 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148231-9 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIL0005148231-9 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2019 | Feb 4, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6519799 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2014495299 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2014495299 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2014495299 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2014495299 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 2014495299 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955168194 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2799651 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2799651 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148231-9 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIL0005148231-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2020 | Feb 4, 2020 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1061029 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2026 |
| MC1061029 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2020 |
| MC1061029 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2020 |
| MC1061029 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 22, 2019 | — | 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
43 states • 214 inspections
Violation Summary (123 violations from latest 100 of 214 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 12 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 8 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 3 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRUC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (214 inspections)
Showing 50 of 214
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROWNFIELD | PEQUAWKET TRL | ...MX3742 | VAT INC |
| Oct 16, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Dorrance Twp | ROUTE 3007 N | ...FZ2893 | VAT INC |
| Jul 23, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I 75 S AT MM 274 | ...MX3701 | VAT INC |
| Nov 13, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 77 | ...984563 | VAT INC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WELLFORD | I-85 | ...LM9393 | VAT INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOMER GLEN | S BELL RD | ...KX4189 | VAT INC |
| Aug 21, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | STONINGTON | 95-S | ...LK1203 | VAT INC |
| Jul 2, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMPTON CITY | INTERSTATE 64 EAST | ...JH1183 | VAT INC |
| Apr 27, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | HWY 17/92 | ...SHU695 | VAT INC |
| Dec 30, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLOVERDALE | 70 | ...HV2454 | VAT INC |
| Aug 19, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records