- Common authority is currently revoked as of Dec 3, 2025 · Docket MC1360816.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 179 days (since Nov 27, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
VDS TRANSPORT INC
Uninsured since Nov 27, 2025
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VDS TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3791099. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 36.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Operating authority revoked or suspended
FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.
VDS TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Fresno, CA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 26.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 275% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and AZ (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
26.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.9% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
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Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,062 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 3, 2023 to Feb 16, 2023 (13 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 21, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 18 | |
| Utility | 17 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2652402036 | Jun 24, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0008669970 | Aug 24, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | MC1360816 | Common | REVOKED | Feb 13, 2023 |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | MC1360816-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 14, 2022 | MC1360816-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-CA-19-S0349384-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 27, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1818843 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1818843 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1818843 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001360-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 16, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 13 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 3, 2023 to Feb 16, 2023 | |||||
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP80888 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 3, 2025
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Dec 3, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 27, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2025
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Feb 16, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 25, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 16, 2024
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Feb 16, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Feb 16, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 13, 2023
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Feb 13, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 3, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 13 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 16, 2023)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| WILLCOX AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1360816
Common · REVOKED · MC
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify VDS TRANSPORT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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