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VLX EXPRESS LLC
Mount Pleasant, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4296513 · MC 1672593
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1672593 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Incline Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
22.7% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs
- Previously ordered out of service on May 12, 2025 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 9.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1672593
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy NINC 011324
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4296513
MC Number
MC-1672593
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 16, 2024
Authority Granted
October 11, 2024
Annual Mileage
1,651,459 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
9669 Foil Rd, Mount Pleasant, NC 28124
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hope Typer
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
22.7% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
6 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC12
SC5
TN2
MA1
NY1
VT1
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 73 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Truck
9
Semi-trailer
6
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYCY7GHHB6144 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE5LDLZ5935 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE9LDLY5635 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Clark Trailer Service | Flatbed · 32 ft | 1CD2L3221LA012205 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS1DHFB5168 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS9DHFJ0501 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYCY0GHHB6180 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYCY8HHJB2231 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYCYXHHJB1002 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE3LHLZ3577 | 1 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFEXLHLZ3575 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622RW537964 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM7327AH712784 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1W9FH3220TE285361 | 1 | — |
| Wade | Semi-trailer | 1W9FH3223SE285126 | 1 | — |
| Wade Servi | Semi-trailer | 1W9FH3224TE285203 | 1 | — |
| Wade Servi | Semi-trailer | 1W9FH3228TE285284 | 1 | 1 |
| Wade Servi | Semi-trailer | 1W9FH4526TE285169 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4MD754424 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5MD739009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3KDKH1247 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0PDNZ6886 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR4LL843484 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1RN430245 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2SN429711 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN872155 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7NN312864 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | 0006912758 | WILKESBORO NC | III | 1 | 1 | LOWES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WADE |
1XPBD49X5MD739009 N/A |
NC DD7507 IN PC62001 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| August 29, 2026 | 0006909753 | YADKINVILLE NC | III | 1 | — | LOWES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYBS9DHFJ0501 |
IN 3115022 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | 0294000994 | UNION SC | I | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYCY0GHHB6180 |
IN 3115053 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | SPT3150838 | MAMARONECK NY | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV0PDNZ6886 1GR1A0622RW537964 |
IN 3420357 ME 5256791 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 0006895020 | WILKESBORO NC | II | — | — | LOWES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE3LHLZ3577 |
IN 2941327 |
| June 2, 2026 | CX00002301 | MA, MA | II | 6 | 1 | LOWES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GDAN |
3HSDZAPR4NN872155 1GRDM7327AH712784 |
IN 3216554 IN P901514 |
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 0006877643 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4, NC | II | 5 | 2 | LOWE'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CLARK TRAILER SERVICE |
3AKJGEDV3KDKH1247 1CD2L3221LA012205 |
IN 3973303 NC CJ78027 |
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HLOW | OOSHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 390.21E | Improper marking for a rented CMV under a rental agreement not exceeding 30 days | |||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| April 24, 2026 | 0006868920 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4, NC | II | 1 | — | LOWE'S OF STATESVILLE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFEXLHLZ3575 |
IN 3362102 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | 0006866917 | I26 WEST NEAR 68MM, NC | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WADE |
1XPBD49X4MD754424 1W9FH3223SE285126 |
NC DD7639 IN PE45311 |
| 390.21B | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| April 3, 2026 | I034C10097 | MOUNTAIN CITY TN | III | 1 | — | LOWES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYCY7GHHB6144 |
IN 2975711 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LOWES | 14 | September 8, 2026 |
| LOWE'S OF STATESVILLE | 1 | April 24, 2026 |
| OWES | 1 | February 12, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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