VANGS EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3788868 • 2468 ARLINGTON AVE E, MAPLEWOOD, MN, 55119
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1359196 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955004444 | ON FILE | Dec 29, 2021 | Feb 6, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA955004444 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955004444 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955004444 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 5, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1359196 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 20, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | 86626013 | MENOMONIE WI | WI | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 85010317 | LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 84326578 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 396.5B-HWSL, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.41-BNPB | Yes |
| Dec 24, 2024 | 83496331 | WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 390.21TC-MC, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| Oct 25, 2023 | 80051602 | SPARTA (TOWN) | WI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 4, 2023 | 79832284 | ST. CROIX WEIGH STATION | MN | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 390.21T(a), 395.22(h)(2) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | RED WING | USTH 61 | ...F07381 | VANGS EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 11, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RED WING | Main St | ...F05893 | VANGS EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records