V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 906942 • 3643 80TH AVENUE, ZEELAND, MI, 49464
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-393385 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 11, 2001 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN297417 | ON FILE | Oct 16, 2000 | May 4, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN297417 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2001 | May 4, 2001 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC393385 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2001 |
| MC393385 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 24, 2000 | — | Unknown |
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
14 states • 78 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 78 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 21 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | 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:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.49(j) | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (78 inspections)
Showing 50 of 78
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | US 50 | ...416732 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 9, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASCO TWP | N I 196 | ...777858 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 26, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILLIAMSBURG | I 0075 | ...650390 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 27, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | INDIAN BOUNDARY RD | ...673217 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 14, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CHICAGO | IL ROUTE 59 | ...706769 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 8, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TIPTON | US 31 | ...706767 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 8, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | S CENTRAL PARK AVE | ...070162 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENTWOOD | BROADMOOR 9M-370 | ...158042 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 5, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAUSTON | IH 090 EB | ...221299 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 21, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEWAUKEE | STH 164 NB | ...650389 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 11, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASCADE TWP | I 96 | ...308352 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 29, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTON | I 0075 | ...221298 | V-MAX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 27, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events