VDV TRANSPORTATION CO
USDOT 3880033 • 461 ROSE AVE, DES PLAINES, IL, 60016
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1423248 | REVOKED | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA865048410 | ON FILE | Oct 31, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300085057 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300085057 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2024 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300085057 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300085057 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300085057 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2024 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA974779345 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-10954420 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2022 | Nov 7, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA944703477 | CANCELLED | Nov 11, 2022 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA944703477 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA944703477 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA865048410 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2025 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300085057 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300085057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300085057 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300085057 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA974779345 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300085057 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-10954420 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2023 | Nov 7, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA944703477 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2023 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA944703477 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 9, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA944703477 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2022 | Nov 11, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1423248 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1423248 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2025 |
| MC1423248 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2023 |
| MC1423248 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2022 |
| MC1423248 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 2022 | REVOKED | Jul 8, 2025 |
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
6 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2024 | 82931538 | I-70 W 123.3 | PA | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2LV | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82906421 | GREEN RIVER UT | UT | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82954589 | 57 | IL | Level 2 | KENW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.8E | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 82775735 | CLE ELUM WA | WA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82564036 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | Level 4 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 82290701 | ST. GEORGE UT | UT | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 82245926 | DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 82223816 | PLYMOUTH WA | WA | Level 2 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.55(e), 393.55(d)(2), 392.2 | No |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 82181523 | CACHE CREEK SCALES | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 22, 2024 | 81964924 | GRAPEVINE IF | CA | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.71(a) | No |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 81824893 | ASHLAND OR | OR | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | I80 WB | ...KW9068 | VDV TRANSPORTATION CO |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records