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VASSEL TRANSPORT LLC
Whistler, AL
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 3420027 · MC 1105291
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1105291 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1105291
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0216700001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3420027
MC Number
MC-1105291
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 7, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 21, 2020
Authority Granted
July 7, 2020
Annual Mileage
105,000 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
4103 Saint Stephens Rd, Whistler, AL 36612
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Crystal Vassel
Officer 2
Javon Vassel
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsIntermodalPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL6
LA1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Intermodal Chassis
4
Tractor
4
Container Chassis
1
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV95LV31921 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV1LSLA9623 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830651525080 | 1 | — |
| Stou | Intermodal Chassis | 1DW1C45201E499863 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCK55DN44896 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF0CV67LY13340 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR0CLBJ9106 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Monon | Container Chassis · 45 ft | 1NNC04523VM292128 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Randon | Dry Van · 40 ft | 9ADCK4027PM517780 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | LV1GV40286S171835 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | LV1GV452X5S103902 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | N44597 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 2111000057 | ANDALUSIA AL | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJGEDR0CLBJ9106 LV1GV40286S171835 |
AL 1214342 ME 2621253 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | LJ02400062 | MOBILE AL | II | 11 | 3 | APM | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUJA6CV95LV31921 LV1GV452X5S103902 |
AL 1191856 ME 5529477 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45A-BHTIJ | OOSAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | LJ02400037 | MOBILE AL | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER RANDON |
1FUJA6CV95LV31921 9ADCK4027PM517780 |
AL 1191856 AL 421467T |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 1278000991 | DEATSVILLE AL | II | 3 | — | MAXDRY INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
3AKJHTDV1LSLA9623 N44597 |
AL 2C027N4 TN T938224 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | 6626401452 | HWY 98 W @ 198 W, MS | II | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STOU |
1FUJF0CV67LY13340 1DW1C45201E499863 |
AL 1214342 TN U021471 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | 1191000093 | VESTAVIA AL | II | 4 | — | EURYBIA LOGISTICS INC. | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MONON |
3AKJHTDV1LSLA9623 1NNC04523VM292128 |
AL 2C027N4 TN U495283 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 18, 2024 | LARI000731 | LA, LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJAPCK55DN44896 13N14830651525080 |
AL 1178311 AL 2COORER |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| February 28, 2024 | DWMC006602 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 2 | — | APM | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FRHT AJAX |
1FUJGLDR9DLBV5916 1AJC23254S1005238 |
AL 1183375 TN U030445 |
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| January 3, 2024 | 1750000923 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 4 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER STRI |
1FUJA6CV04LL97296 1S12GC404HB657586 |
AL 1195673 AL 2A06HA2 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | OOSTire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| November 7, 2023 | JPCP008943 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 3 | — | VASSEL TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLV TRLR |
4V4MC9GF48N488962 48ZGC40272W003130 |
AL 1198111 TN U585513 |
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APM | 2 | July 10, 2026 |
| MAXDRY INC | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| EURYBIA LOGISTICS INC. | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| MACON TREATING COMPANY | 1 | October 31, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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