VERTEX LOGISTICS USA INC
USDOT 4082455 • 4388 HIGHWAY 16 SOUTH BOX 567, PLENTYWOOD, MT, 59254
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-1553450 | REVOKED | Jan 7, 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PX1EII-000127-01 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PX1EII-000127-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 115CX21C0154 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PX1EII-000127-01 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PX1EII-000127-00 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 115CX21C0154 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1553450 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1553450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 20, 2026 | — | Unknown |
| MC1553450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2024 |
| MC1553450 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2023 |
| MC1553450 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2023 | REVOKED | Jan 7, 2026 |
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
5 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (16 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 153RD AVE NW | ...371324 | VERTEX LOGISTICS USA INC |
| Dec 1, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLISTON | 0040 | ...483299 | VERTEX LOGISTICS USA INC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records