VATO INC

USDOT 3563462 • 2548 IRIS LN, NORTH BELLMORE, NY, 11710

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,563,462
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9178931376
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
251,001
Physical Address
2548 IRIS LN, NORTH BELLMORE, NY, 11710
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1768895DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1768895MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDNov 20, 2025Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
36
Violations
101
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.9%
Driver OOS %
11.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states36 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (101 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.50Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC40General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT30General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency33Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed303General/Admin
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver 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 I11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45B-MCEMDriver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.81vs nat'l 1.80
+1.01 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687484294BETHPAGE NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.19B2-BIENNIALNo
Mar 4, 202687256494PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.75A2-TAOTLMYes
Mar 4, 202687247446WOODBURY NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 20, 202687145635YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11B2-QYes
Jan 6, 202686711882SEAFORD NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 6, 202686711524SEAFORD NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LLPL, 393.95A1, 393.11A1-LSMLNo
Jan 5, 202686761717DIX HILLS NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 24, 202586177775MASSAPEQUA PARK NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 30, 202585913808EAST MEADOW NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 18, 202585875258PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Aug 28, 202585650987BELLMORE NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 27, 202585647251SEAFORD NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 9, 202585217667PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41APCYes
Jul 1, 202585147763PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Jun 21, 202585070690ROSLYN HEIGHTS NYNYLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK11393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.41-BNPBYes
Jun 19, 202585036111SEAFORD NYNYLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLEQP, 391.41APC, 393.11A1-LLPLYes
May 15, 202584726944SYOSSET NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK11393.95A1, 393.9A-HLLH, 390.21TB1-MCYes
May 6, 202584588934BROOKLYN NYNYLevel 2ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.41-BNPB, 393.81-H, 393.9A-LCLYes
May 2, 202584590623MERRICK NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Apr 26, 202584516828SYOSSET NYNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Apr 16, 202584472713MERRICK NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 20, 202583917250LAWRENCE NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jan 29, 202583748682FARMINGDALE NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSIV, 391.45B-MCEMNo
Jan 14, 202583598409MANHASSET NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Dec 20, 202483462214SEAFORD NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LCL, 391.41A-MCPC, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Dec 17, 202483419260BRIDGEPORTCTLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.11A1-LCL, 391.41A-MCPC, 393.11A1-LILNo
Jun 21, 202481989480BROOKLYN NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.60(c)Yes
Jun 11, 202481946025SOUTHEAST (NB)NYLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.75(b), 393.9(a), 393.75(c)Yes
May 23, 202481716780SYOSSET NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 4, 202481574009WOODBURY NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21T(b)(1), 396.9(d)(2)No
Apr 16, 202481369778MASSAPEQUA NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 25, 202380263356RoadsideNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2No
Nov 2, 202380067560SYOSSET NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 8, 202379360747BALDWINNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21(b)No
Aug 5, 202379336963BRIDGEPORTCTLevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.60(c)No
May 17, 202378657870SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGENYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK8392.2, 391.41(a), 390.21(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

30 total · 30.0% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 26, 2025NYINJURY01Ref Marker:495 03021133...T50754VATO INC
Aug 31, 2023NYINJURY02Ref Marker:...T50373VATO INC

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 26, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 31, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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