- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 790 days (since Mar 18, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
VLR LOGISTICS INC
VLR LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in BOWLING GREEN, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3830335. 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 13 power units and 9 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VLR LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 9 drivers, based in Bowling Green, KY. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (9) and KY (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (46.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Volvo, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,487 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 24 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 10 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87492290 | Apr 3, 2026 | TN | 3 | CHATTANOOGA TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86634136 | Dec 21, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86602906 | Dec 17, 2025 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22H2, 395.22H1 | No |
| 85707498 | Sep 6, 2025 | TN | 3 | CROSSVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.71A-D, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85531118 | Aug 18, 2025 | KY | 3 | EDDYVILLE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85489794 | Aug 7, 2025 | GA | 3 | TUNNEL HILL GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 84293837 | Apr 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2, 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| 83098869 | Nov 5, 2024 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 82892545 | Oct 10, 2024 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82886009 | Oct 10, 2024 | AR | 3 | BENTON AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82785643 | Sep 28, 2024 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83082290 | Aug 8, 2024 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82261742 | Jul 25, 2024 | TN | 2 | STANTON TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82136588 | Jul 11, 2024 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82058126 | Jul 7, 2024 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82040641 | Jun 28, 2024 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81951346 | Jun 20, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81849266 | Jun 6, 2024 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 81381866 | Apr 12, 2024 | TN | 2 | ROBERTSON COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 81159075 | Mar 15, 2024 | GA | 3 | DALTON GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11(b)(4), 383.71(h), 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 81147544 | Mar 13, 2024 | TN | 2 | MANCHESTER TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 81072509 | Mar 11, 2024 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11(b)(4), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80126576 | Nov 8, 2023 | TN | 3 | I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(k)(2) | Yes |
| 80093001 | Nov 3, 2023 | TN | 1 | I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79221053 | Jul 21, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400356945 | Sep 6, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| TN0400278880 | Jun 26, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2022 | MC1389237-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02240700 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1953377 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2022 | Mar 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 3 | 1 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 2 |
| I-24 COFFEE COUNTY SCALES | TN | 2 | 1 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| BENTON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| DALTON GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| TUNNEL HILL GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| EDDYVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1389237
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- 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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