VVC EXPRESS INCORPORATED
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VVC EXPRESS INCORPORATED (USDOT 3496144) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): VICTOR CIORBA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3496144/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 7.1% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107369 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Nov 2, 2022
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1152299ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 4.35% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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 SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VVC EXPRESS INCORPORATED is a motor carrier based in CAROL STREAM, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3496144. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 9 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
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.
VVC EXPRESS INCORPORATED is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 9 drivers, based in Carol Stream, IL. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 475% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MS (2) and TX (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
4.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.6% of violations); top code 393.9A-LRLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 14, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 25, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.11 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 3.09 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88184757 | Jun 18, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88140538 | Jun 14, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88087147 | Jun 6, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87511819 | Apr 7, 2026 | OK | 1 | COLBERT SCALES ON US69 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 45D-B | No |
| 87407788 | Mar 24, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86895365 | Jan 25, 2026 | AZ | 2 | CASA GRANDE AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 86750854 | Jan 8, 2026 | KS | 2 | KS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86644046 | Dec 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86516577 | Dec 7, 2025 | MS | 3 | BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86244442 | Nov 4, 2025 | OK | 2 | ok-us59/us412/ctp-eb |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86029720 | Oct 8, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85959439 | Oct 2, 2025 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C1 | Yes |
| 85737248 | Sep 9, 2025 | WY | 1 | wy-sheridan/dietz-poe |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A1, 393.45D-B | No |
| 85653827 | Aug 30, 2025 | MS | 2 | GRENADA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85425923 | Aug 5, 2025 | OH | 2 | JACKSON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85130728 | Jul 4, 2025 | OH | 3 | NORTH JACKSON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84708634 | May 14, 2025 | MT | 1 | BUTTE MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 84621003 | May 7, 2025 | WA | 3 | ELLENSBURG WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84556834 | Apr 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 396.5B | No |
| 84192166 | Mar 20, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-55 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83554100 | Jan 6, 2025 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83371453 | Dec 10, 2024 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82587952 | Sep 4, 2024 | NV | 1 | SLOAN CHECKSITE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.11 | No |
| 82052176 | Jul 7, 2024 | GA | 3 | PERRY GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 81852278 | Jun 12, 2024 | UT | 3 | PARK CITY UT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.22(h)(4), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000117760 | Feb 21, 2026 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (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.
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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| Nov 2, 2020 | MC1152299-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 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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| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP89961A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 2, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2685662 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 2, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 2, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2020
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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| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| PERRY GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I80 EB WILTON RA | IA | 1 | 1 |
| I-55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I74 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| US 34 EB AT 700E | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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30 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify VVC EXPRESS INCORPORATED
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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