VL CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 4262432 • 26 WOODSDALE PL SE, CONCORD, NC, 28025
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals3 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-1654018 | REVOKED | Dec 30, 2024 | Sep 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-NC-0005242-25 | ON FILE | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | BIPD/Primary | SWR-NC-0005242-25 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993722-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS133361 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987259445 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-NC-0005242-25 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC | SWR-NC-0005242-25 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993722-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS133361 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987259445 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1654018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1654018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1654018 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 6, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC1654018 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 |
| MC1654018 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 2025 | REVOKED | Sep 16, 2025 |
| MC1654018 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 2024 | REVOKED | Dec 30, 2024 |
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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)-FPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 86976508 | I-95 | NC | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.75A3, 391.41(a)-FPC, 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 86973918 | AUSTINVILLE VA | VA | Level 3 | KAUFMAN FULL TRAILER | 9 | 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 86656836 | SOPERTON GA | GA | Level 3 | KAUFMAN FULL TRAILER | 1 | 395.24 | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85666880 | BLACKSBURG SC | SC | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 396.17C-PI, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85160827 | FORT MILL SC | SC | Level 2 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EENA, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84434537 | TOWNVILLE SC | SC | Level 2 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | 393.128B-CLWV, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 84351378 | 74 | NC | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2RG, 393.95A, 393.9 | No |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 82878985 | I-20W | MS | Level 2 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.75(a)(1), 393.75(c) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records