VMS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3796051 • 217 FLECHA LANE, LAREDO, TX, 78045
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-1364483 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 17, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DD02-RAL020881-01 | ON FILE | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-255013 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-244326 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-244326 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-61-2-244326 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TSAACA-AL-0000726-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000487-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020881-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-255013 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-244326 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-244326 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-61-2-244326 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TSAACA-AL-0000726-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000487-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2023 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1364483 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2026 |
| MC1364483 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2025 |
| MC1364483 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2024 |
| MC1364483 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2023 |
| MC1364483 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 25, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 113 inspections
Violation Summary (172 violations from latest 100 of 113 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 5 | 5 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:11B2-Q | 11B2-Q | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:8A1-HOSP | 8A1-HOSP | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS2 | 2-SLLS2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRLR | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (113 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VINTON | I-10 | ...144401 | VMS TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records