VTS CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 3365708 • 4013 TRADE CENTER BLVD, LAREDO, TX, 78045
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | MC-1078498 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1078498 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 31, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DD02-RAL020288-01 | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DD02-RAL020288-01 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-244182 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-244182 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-244182 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-233365 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000425-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-211846 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-211846 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TT-61-2-211846 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-211846 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-94-2-200912 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2020 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-94-2-200912 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2020 | Mar 11, 2020 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-94-2-200912 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020288-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-244182 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-244182 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-244182 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-233365 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 4, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000425-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-211846 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2022 | Jan 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TT-61-2-211846 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-94-2-200912 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-211846 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-211846 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2021 | Jan 4, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-94-2-200912 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2020 | Mar 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-94-2-200912 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2025 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2025 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2024 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2024 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2023 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2022 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2021 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2021 |
| MC1078498 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2020 |
| MC1078498 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Jan 10, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2021 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 3, 2021 |
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
15 states • 202 inspections
Violation Summary (159 violations from latest 100 of 202 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 12 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 12 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 5 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11LR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (202 inspections)
Showing 50 of 202
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OPELIKA | I-85 | ...536574 | VTS Carrier LLC |
| Oct 10, 2025 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CANADIAN | US-69 | ...524795 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | SW 18500 IH 35 HWY | ...536566 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | NE 9200 410 LOOP | ...536566 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 27, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...536569 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Feb 23, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...536567 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAUDERDALE | 20/59 | ...524794 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 12, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...F12878 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Jan 12, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...F12878 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Aug 25, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...417862 | VTS CARRIERS LLC |
| Nov 18, 2020 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events