VISION UTILITIES INC
Joins 7 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 12.5% (worse, peer 0.70%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VISION UTILITIES INC (USDOT 3724242) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 12.5% (worse, peer 0.70%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3724242/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 12.5% vs peer median 0.7% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.7% (better). n=9287 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- DBA VISION UTILITIES → — · Aug 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 103 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 42.86% | 28.57% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 9,287 ACTIVE carriers operating 54–164 power units (±50% of this carrier's 109 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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DBA VISION UTILITIES —FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 21, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 21, 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 | 1 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 1.61 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 12.30 | 12 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89211327 | Oct 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | GUILFORD TWP PA | — | 3 | 392.3-F, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLML | Yes |
| 88468864 | Jul 19, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88158304 | Jun 16, 2026 | CT | 2 | FARMINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.9A-LTSI, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 87698043 | Apr 27, 2026 | PA | 1 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 9A2-C, 21TB2-DOT, 21TE2IV-D | Yes |
| 86407570 | Nov 18, 2025 | NY | 3 | SCHODACK LANDING NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 85571827 | Aug 21, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 85016099 | Jun 21, 2025 | NJ | 3 | CARNEYS POINT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 82559279 | Aug 29, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82174257 | Jul 16, 2024 | NY | 1 | ELLERY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81447367 | Apr 24, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 390.21T(b) | No |
| 81431918 | Apr 23, 2024 | NY | 3 | SOUTHEAST |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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7 | 396.17(c), 392.8, 390.21(b) | No |
| 81114228 | Mar 10, 2024 | NY | 1 | CLIFTON PARK NY |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 79562447 | Aug 30, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79386525 | Aug 8, 2023 | PA | 2 | TAYLOR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009634116 | Oct 16, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA212504800X | Dec 30, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FARMINGTON | CT | 1 | 1 |
| CARNEYS POINT | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| CLIFTON PARK NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| ELLERY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SCHODACK LANDING NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTHEAST | NY | 1 | 0 |
| GUILFORD TWP PA | PA | 1 | 1 |
| PHILADELPHIA PA | PA | 1 | 1 |
| TAYLOR | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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14 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Roadside inspection rights
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Book / don't book
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.