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VL TRANSPORTATION INC
Troutdale, OR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1358641 · MC 520934
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-520934 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC520934
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP97620A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1358641
MC Number
MC-520934
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 11, 2005
Authority Granted
April 29, 2005
Annual Mileage
109,224 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Troutdale, OR
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
MT2
ID1
NM1
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GP597701 | 5 | 1 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625KW129724 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXKT680630 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2026 | U621801412 | BUTTE MT | II | — | — | NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 1GRAA0625KW129724 |
OR YAJF099 OR HV98622 |
| April 4, 2025 | 9595P2MD8C | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | DEXTER DISTRIBUTION GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 3H3V532CXKT680630 |
OR YAJF099 ME 427405Y |
| March 26, 2025 | 0933000760 | RIDGEFIELD WA | II | 1 | 1 | COCACOLA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 1UYVS2537GP597701 |
OR YAJF099 OR HV02866 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | UFNV000165 | CORDELIA IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 1UYVS2537GP597701 |
OR YAJF099 OR HV02866 |
| March 19, 2025 | 3472006280 | POCATELLO ID | II | 1 | — | MGM MARKETING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 1UYVS2537GP597701 |
OR YAJF099 OR HV02866 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 6, 2024 | ND7X005830 | COTTONWOOD IF, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 1UYVS2537GP597701 |
OR YAJF099 OR HV02866 |
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 19, 2024 | U667000526 | BILLINGS MT | II | — | — | BARRETT AG SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 1UYVS2537GP597701 |
OR YAJF099 OR HV02866 |
| January 3, 2024 | 7356021065 | REGION 3, NV | III | 2 | — | AMERICAN GOLLOID COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EJ2LN238706 1UYVS2537GP597701 |
OR YAJF099 OR HU72688 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL BEEF PACKING CO LLC | 1 | September 20, 2026 |
| DEXTER DISTRIBUTION GROUP | 1 | April 4, 2025 |
| COCACOLA | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| MGM MARKETING LLC | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
| BARRETT AG SERVICE | 1 | July 19, 2024 |
| AMERICAN GOLLOID COMPANY | 1 | January 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 6, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 13, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 29, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 29, 2005 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Interstate Commerce Authority Inc
10262 VALLEY WATERS DR, Spring Valley, CA, 91978-2011
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