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VS TRANSPORTERS LLC
Merrillville, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1997748 · MC 705696
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-705696 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC705696
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP72979A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1997748
MC Number
MC-705696
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 22, 2010
Authority Granted
March 24, 2010
Annual Mileage
792,041 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1705 West 86th Ln, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Vangel Sikoski
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
IL2
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
4
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9626YM002901 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1RNF42A265R011479 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21BR024705 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A228R018257 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2JD484413 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 2M5121370Y1066155 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6HN672101 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN307628 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ5BN295139 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ7CN555249 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA45207A013518 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | 5002700009 | IL-64, IL | III | — | — | STEEL DYNAMICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ7CN555249 1RNF48A228R018257 |
IL P1275349 IL 932298ST |
| February 20, 2026 | 8879004323 | LA PORTE IN | III | 1 | — | STEEL DYNAMIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNPUBLISHE |
3HSDZAPR8KN307628 5MAPA45207A013518 |
IN 3742465 IN SP839QLC |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 17, 2025 | 5001040046 | I-294 SB, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X2JD484413 1RNF48A21BR024705 |
IN 3435366 IN SP274HBK |
| March 19, 2025 | 8632008646 | WESTVILLE IN | III | 1 | — | SDI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ5BN295139 1RNF42A265R011479 |
IN 3592096 IN SP592NMR |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 17, 2024 | 8527002681 | GOSHEN IN | III | 1 | — | STEEL TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNPUBLISHE |
3HSDJAPR6HN672101 2M5121370Y1066155 |
IN 2584848 IN SP756QRT |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| June 17, 2024 | 3245016309 | ROADSIDE/DEFIANCE, OH | I | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLV GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
— 1GRDM9626YM002901 |
2953524 IN SP757PKL |
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-CH | OOSBrake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D | OOSBrake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 22, 2023 | SAMOK00111 | NEW BUFFALO SCALE E/B, MI | I | 9 | 2 | NATIONAL MATERIAL PROCESSING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GDAN |
1XKAD29X8VJ741555 M22528 |
IN 3469091 IN SP250LBD |
| 396.3A1BOS | 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 | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL DYNAMICS | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| STEEL DYNAMIC | 1 | February 20, 2026 |
| SDI | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
| STEEL TECHNOLOGIES | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| NATIONAL MATERIAL PROCESSING | 1 | November 22, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 13, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 24, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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