VAUGHN COMPANY INC
USDOT 919317 • 22453 HIGHWAY H, MONETT, MO, 65708
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3720308 | ON FILE | Jun 12, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69276106 | ON FILE | Jan 23, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AA0693 | ON FILE | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3684349 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3625140 | REPLACED | Aug 14, 2015 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3625140 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2015 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA2938971C | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA2938971C | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2015 | Aug 14, 2015 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69276106 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69276106 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2011 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2010 | Mar 29, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2006 | Sep 24, 2010 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2005 | Jan 30, 2006 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2004 | Jan 30, 2005 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156-1 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2004 | Jul 30, 2004 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AA0693 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AA0693 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6AA0693 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2003 | Apr 9, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2240156-0 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2003 | Jan 30, 2004 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69276106 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2002 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 22850055 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 16, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3720308 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3684349 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3625140 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3625140 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CPA2938971C | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2015 | Sep 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CPA2938971C | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2015 | Aug 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69276106 | SURETY | Feb 25, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69276106 | SURETY | Feb 25, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69276106 | SURETY | Jan 23, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69276106 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2240156 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2013 | Apr 18, 2013 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2240156 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2011 | Apr 20, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2240156 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2011 | Mar 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2240156 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2010 | Sep 24, 2010 |
| CANCEL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AA0693 | CARGO | Apr 9, 2008 | Apr 9, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA 2240156 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2006 | Jan 30, 2006 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA 2240156-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2005 | Jan 30, 2005 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA 2240156-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2004 | Jul 30, 2004 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA 2240156-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2004 | Jan 30, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AA0693 | CARGO | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AA0693 | CARGO | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AA0693 | CARGO | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 22850055 | SURETY | Jan 16, 2002 | Jan 16, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-397803 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-397803 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-397803 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-397803 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC397803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2023 |
| MC397803 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2023 |
| MC397803 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 17, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC397803 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 17, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC397803 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2011 |
| MC397803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2011 |
| MC397803 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2005 |
| MC397803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2005 |
| MC397803 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2004 |
| MC397803 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2004 |
| MC397803 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 19, 2003 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2013 |
| MC397803 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 2003 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2013 |
| MC397803 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | May 31, 2002 | REVOKED | Mar 3, 2015 |
| MC397803 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 13, 2001 | REVOKED | Apr 1, 2002 |
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
4 states • 77 inspections
Violation Summary (144 violations from 77 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 7 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 4 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLO | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 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 (77 inspections)
Showing 50 of 77
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | AR | — | 0 | 0 | RURAL(BENTON COUNTY) | US71 | — | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Mar 4, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 43 | ...027898 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Nov 6, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(BENTON COUNTY) | SH279 | ...818325 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 38 | ...598153 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT H | ...105995 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| May 8, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SPRINGFIELD | CST DIVISION ST | ...565366 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT Z | ...003093 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Sep 16, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 86 | ...003091 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT E | ...554416 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Aug 29, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD 1100 | ...554446 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Feb 8, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINEVILLE | IS 49 | ...583076 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Dec 21, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | CST KEARNEY ST | ...797466 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOPLIN | LP 49 | ...447443 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| May 25, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONETT | CST KYLER | ...810529 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| May 23, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD SPARKLE BROOK RD | ...598144 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 127 | ...632464 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | IS 44 | ...565366 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 37 | ...072965 | VAUGHN COMPANY INC |
| Oct 12, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2020 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events