VZ EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3716070 • 222 THIRD AVE SE STE 240-7, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52401

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,716,070
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7816580988
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
MCS-150 Mileage
1,186,087
Physical Address
222 THIRD AVE SE STE 240-7, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52401
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 20, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1306112ACTIVEUnknownApr 11, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCBIPD/PrimaryHIC80820-832ON FILEApr 20, 2024Apr 20, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCBIPD/PrimaryHIC80820-597CANCELLEDApr 20, 2023Apr 20, 2024
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCIA0005772257-2CANCELLEDFeb 13, 2023Apr 20, 2023
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCIA0005772257-2CANCELLEDDec 26, 2022Dec 26, 2022
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCIA0005772257-2CANCELLEDDec 26, 2022Feb 13, 2023
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCIA0005772257-2CANCELLEDOct 27, 2022Dec 26, 2022
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCIA0005772257-2CANCELLEDSep 12, 2022Oct 27, 2022
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCIA0005772257-2REPLACEDJul 29, 2022Sep 12, 2022
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCIA0005772257-2CANCELLEDApr 20, 2022Jul 29, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELHOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCHIC80820-832BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2025Apr 20, 2025
CANCELHOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCHIC80820-597BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2024Apr 20, 2024
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CIA0005772257-2BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2023Apr 20, 2023
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CIA0005772257-2BIPD/PrimaryFeb 13, 2023Feb 13, 2023
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CIA0005772257-2BIPD/PrimaryDec 26, 2022Dec 26, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CIA0005772257-2BIPD/PrimaryDec 26, 2022Dec 26, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CIA0005772257-2BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2022Oct 27, 2022
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CIA0005772257-2BIPD/PrimarySep 12, 2022Sep 12, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CIA0005772257-2BIPD/PrimaryJul 29, 2022Jul 29, 2022

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1306112COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 24, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 11, 2025
MC1306112COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 25, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 11, 2024
MC1306112COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 24, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 12, 2023
MC1306112COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 18, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 31, 2023
MC1306112COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 5, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 14, 2022
MC1306112MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 4, 2022Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
48%

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

Inspections
140
Violations
114
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
2
Jun
5
Jul
14
Aug
7
Sep
5
Oct
7
Nov
4
Dec
6
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
7
Jul
6
Aug
4
Sep
4
Oct
2
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 140 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

34 states140 inspections

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Violation Summary (114 violations from latest 100 of 140 inspections)

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Violation Summary (114 violations from latest 100 of 140 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status7010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (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 t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (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 pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.4A-POSUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:392.2DLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9B-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) obscured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86B2-RIGRear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.3EDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11General/Admin
FMCSR:390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.4(a)Use of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.14vs nat'l 1.80
-0.66 below avg

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

Inspection History (140 inspections)

Showing 50 of 140

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Inspection History (140 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 20, 202686837148WADDYKYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.30-B, 393.11A1-LSLM, 393.11A1-LTSMYes
Jan 6, 202686713141VAN BUREN ARARLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 4, 202686743606PLUMERVILLE ARARLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 22, 202586642887I-11 / MM 10NVLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PINo
Dec 10, 202586546756WILLCOX AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLMFNo
Dec 5, 202586490600FRANKLINKYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9A-LHLI, 396.17C-PI, 393.47EYes
Dec 4, 202586489153WAUCHULA FLFLLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 3, 202586484550SAVANNAH GAGALevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16-D, 392.2-SLLCPNo
Nov 11, 202586296721NEWTON COUNTYMSLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 10, 202586282213ITTAWAMBA COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 31, 202586242877NORTHFIELDNHLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.24D-ELDPTNo
Oct 29, 202586206151VAN BUREN ARARLevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 29, 202586197235I80 EB WILTON RAIALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.8E, 395.3A3-PROP, 395.3A2-PROPNo
Oct 9, 202586021514STANTON TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 16, 202585800694LAUDERDALE COUNTYMSLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLFCNo
Sep 15, 202585799311FAIRMONT WVWVLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LFTSI, 395.24, 395.3A3-HOSPRNPNo
Sep 8, 202585720884ROEBUCK SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 3, 202585689962SANDERS AZAZLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-HLLH, 392.7A-D, 393.78A-WSNo
Aug 25, 20258563338802 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 25, 202585608732I80 WB MM 194 GREENE TWP - WESPALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LBLNo
Aug 21, 202585613726FORSYTH GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 17, 202585566128HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 14, 202585508857FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 12, 202585482348MONTGOMERY COUNTY - 125KSLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 30, 202585413936DOUGLASVILLE GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 24, 202585363954IH10 WB WINNIE SCALETXLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95BNo
Jul 22, 202585301494NASHVILLE TNTNLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 20, 202585301199BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 17, 202585256372I 95 22MMNCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 13, 202585214060CASTAIC IFCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 8, 202585150750BENTON ARARLevel 1KENW TRUCK TRACTOR7395.8E-HOSPD, 393.9A-LHLINo
Jun 25, 202585067567JACKSON OHOHLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 23, 202585034319STANTON TNTNLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 16, 202585014265SEYMOUR ININLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 12, 202584934203BEAVER DAMKYLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 5, 202584883268DUMFRIES VAVALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 27, 202584832266WHITE SPRINGS FLFLLevel 3REGION SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 23, 202584793487CLIFTON PARK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 14, 202584702796I-15 NB CAJON PLATFORM SCALECALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 13, 202584704826PALM COAST FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-HLLH, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 9, 202584635644JOPLIN MOMOLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LHLINo
Apr 29, 202584551067KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3NAVISTER STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 24, 202584548975FORSYTH GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLMLNo
Apr 8, 202584353146MM 50NVLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8E1-HOSPVIDNo
Apr 2, 202584314556HEFLIN ALUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Mar 27, 202584261339INTERSTATE 40TNLevel 2NAVI STRAIGHT TRUCK1Details unavailableNo
Mar 26, 202584226241CHESTERTON INUSLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 25, 202584234072LEXINGTON TNTNLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 20, 202584177784MIDDLETOWN VAVALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 25, 202584020879HARLEYVILLE SCSCLevel 1NAVISTER STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78A-WS, 393.95FNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

107 total · 10.3% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 29, 2025FLTOW00UNINCORPORATEDINTERSTATE 75 NORTHBOUND...570035VZ EXPRESS INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 29, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 20, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 11, 2025
Authority
Apr 20, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 26, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 26, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 27, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 29, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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