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VLH TRUCKING INC
Panama City, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4259239 · MC 1652242
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1652242 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1652242
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4259239
MC Number
MC-1652242
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 25, 2024
Authority Granted
December 29, 2025
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Panama City, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | I039800838 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 2 | 1 | TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GB4YSEY8LF257787 4P5FD4021K1301905 |
FL XE173X FL CP13YJ |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 5, 2025 | I01R969994 | GILES COUNTY SCALE COMPLEX, TN | I | 9 | 8 | NA | Truck Tractor Trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GB4YSEY8LF257787 4P5FD4021K1301905 |
FL XE173X FL CP13YJ |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.106C2-C | Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 22, 2025 | HP03204396 | WABAUNSEE WEST M.C.I.S. #21W, KS | I | 2 | 1 | AMERICAN ALUMINUM SEATING, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GB4YSEY8LF257787 4P5FD4021K1301905 |
FL P7717K FL CP13YJ |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 8, 2025 | I5Z1911473 | MOHAWK TN | I | 5 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET PJ |
1GB4YSEY8LF257787 4P5FD4021K1301905 |
FL XE173X FL CP13YJ |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSEY8LF257787 | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 Pj | Flatbed · 40 ft | 4P5FD4021K1301905 | 4 | 3 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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