VLX EXPRESS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VLX EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4296513) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): HOPE TYPER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4296513/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.9% (better). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=13891 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X · $750,000
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000
3 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceINCLINE CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective May 6, 2026
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1672593ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 45 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 25% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VLX EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in MOUNT PLEASANT, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4296513. 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 73 power units and 60 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VLX EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 73 power units and 60 drivers, based in Mount Pleasant, NC. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (6) and SC (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.1% of violations); top code 390.21TB (390.21TB) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 73 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 60 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Wade servi are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 13,891 ACTIVE carriers operating 36–110 power units (±50% of this carrier's 73 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Wade Servi | 3 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Clar | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.82 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 5.26 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88406320 | Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88022155 | Jun 2, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.110B2I-C, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Yes |
| 87936118 | May 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.100B, 396.5B-HLOW, 390.21(e) | Yes |
| 87493559 | Apr 3, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOUNTAIN CITY TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 87383087 | Mar 12, 2026 | VT | 2 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87209467 | Mar 3, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOUNTAIN CITY TN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87211652 | Mar 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | RAVENEL SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87056712 | Feb 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB | No |
| 87042215 | Feb 12, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 421 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 392.9A2, 393.9TS, 392.2FT | Yes |
| 86993052 | Feb 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | STOKES COUNTY, US 52 S |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 86577689 | Dec 12, 2025 | SC | 2 | LIBERTY SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86359810 | Nov 19, 2025 | SC | 2 | GAFFNEY SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86312499 | Nov 11, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21(b), 390.21(a) | No |
| 86263806 | Nov 6, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB | No |
| 85966171 | Oct 3, 2025 | SC | 2 | TAYLORS SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.110B3-C, 393.104F3-C, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 84118272 | Feb 13, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-40 WEST BYPASSING WEIGHT STA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2C | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Oct 11, 2024 | MC1672593-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 011324 | 91X | $750,000 | May 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 011324 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | May 6, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 011324 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Oct 7, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 011324 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 28, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 011324 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 7, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 | REPLACED |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 011324 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 7, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 8, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 6, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 7, 2025
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Oct 7, 2025insuranceCANCEL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 12, 2025oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Apr 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 28, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 11, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MOUNTAIN CITY TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| I-40 WEST BYPASSING WEIGHT STA | NC | 1 | 0 |
| STOKES COUNTY, US 52 S | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 421 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| GAFFNEY SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| LIBERTY SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| RAVENEL SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| TAYLORS SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| VT | VT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1672593
common · ACTIVE · MC
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INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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16 inspections
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How to verify VLX EXPRESS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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