VANCE CONTRACTORS LLC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — VANCE CONTRACTORS LLC (USDOT 3738171) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3738171/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=276431 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: Clear to review.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10% | 10% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
VANCE CONTRACTORS LLC had 10 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 20.0%, which is in line with the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 5.0.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in WV (10 stops).
20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (12.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt, Chevrolet, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 276,431 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (WV) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Aug 17, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.80 | 5 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88724807 | Aug 17, 2026 | WV | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 87521426 | Apr 7, 2026 | WV | 2 | DANVILLE WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | — | No |
| 87025828 | Feb 10, 2026 | WV | 2 | LOGAN WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86307966 | Nov 12, 2025 | WV | 2 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.43D-B, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 86308629 | Nov 7, 2025 | WV | 2 | LOGAN WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 86126904 | Oct 22, 2025 | WV | 2 | CHAPMANVILLE WV |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85603168 | Aug 26, 2025 | WV | 2 | LYBURN WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84517904 | Apr 23, 2025 | WV | 3 | WILLIAMSON WV |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 84153974 | Mar 17, 2025 | WV | 3 | DANVILLE WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83993010 | Feb 27, 2025 | WV | 2 | HOLDEN WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82251641 | Jul 26, 2024 | WV | 2 | CHAPMANVILLE WV |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80433819 | Dec 20, 2023 | WV | 2 | LOGAN BLVD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79350998 | Aug 8, 2023 | WV | 2 | LOGAN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.43, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79350985 | Aug 8, 2023 | WV | 3 | CHAPMANVILLE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79205525 | Jul 20, 2023 | WV | 3 | CHAPMANVILLE |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41(a) | No |
| 78954866 | Jun 22, 2023 | WV | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPMANVILLE | WV | 2 | 0 |
| CHAPMANVILLE WV | WV | 2 | 0 |
| DANVILLE WV | WV | 2 | 0 |
| LOGAN WV | WV | 2 | 0 |
| HOLDEN WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
| LOGAN | WV | 1 | 1 |
| LOGAN BLVD | WV | 1 | 0 |
| LYBURN WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
| WILLIAMSON WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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