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V-TWIN EXPRESS LLC
DBA: Dionne Transportation Services
Fountain Hills, AZ
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 449497 · MC 244014
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-244014 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Merchants National Bonding, Inc
Safety
Satisfactory
57.1% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC244014
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants National Bonding, Inc, since July 10, 2014
Authority Age
12 yrs, 1 mo
Revocation Filings
4
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC244014
Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
Bond · $0 · Policy 101556393
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 3571837
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
449497
MC Number
MC-244014
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 18, 1991
Authority Granted
August 6, 2014
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
16520 E Laser Dr Ste 4, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sara Dionne
Officer 2
Rick Dionne
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
6 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | GA | — | 2 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ4
KS2
CA1
IA1
MO1
NM1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
5
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundowner | Semi-trailer | 13SCG4833J1CA1635 | 7 | 4 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL9RG242291 | 4 | 1 |
| Cwcf | Semi-trailer | 4FGL040381C046720 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL6MG566503 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL4PG521218 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL4TG250256 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL8RG337165 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | 0320000090 | ALMA KS | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM SUNDOWNER |
3C63RRHL4TG250256 13SCG4833J1CA1635 |
AZ CM64948 AZ BAA5NK |
| November 6, 2025 | W126000906 | SHELBINA MO | I | 4 | 1 | VTWIN EXPRESS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM SUNDOWNER |
3C63RRHL8RG337165 13SCG4833J1CA1635 |
AZ CM60728 AZ BAA5NK |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | UE68000840 | E/B I-8 W/OF SR-186, CA | I | 3 | 2 | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM HAIR |
3C63RRHL6MG566503 13SCG4833J1CA1635 |
AZ AL27775 AZ BAA5NK |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | OOSState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2SLLHOS | OOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 17, 2025 | XE80430195 | YUMA AZ | I | 6 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM SUNDOWNER |
3C63RRJL4PG521218 13SCG4833J1CA1635 |
AZ AL27776 AZ BAA5NK |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| November 21, 2024 | 000P123FRF | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 4 | 2 | VTWIN EXPRESS LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CWCF |
3C63RRHL9RG242291 4FGL040381C046720 |
AZ AM58377 AZ Y5A83E |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | 6869000365 | SEDONA AZ | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CWC FEATHE |
3C63RRHL9RG242291 4FGL040381C046720 |
AZ AM58377 AZ Y5A83E |
| October 7, 2024 | V241587124 | US S 77 MM 708, TX | II | 2 | — | MOTO A2Z | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM CWCF |
3C63RRHL9RG242291 4FGL040381C046720 |
AZ AM58377 AZ Y5A83E |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 3, 2024 | HP02822469 | GRAHAM COUNTY - 065, KS | I | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM SUNM |
3C63RRHL9RG242291 13SCG4833J1CA1635 |
AZ 016549C TEMP AZ BAA5NK |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 17, 2024 | 6242O5JM7P | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | RIDENOW POWERSPORTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM SUN |
3C63RRHL6MG566503 13SCG4833J1CA1635 |
AZ AL27775 AZ BAA5NK |
| May 30, 2024 | XC27280264 | PARKER AZ | II | 14 | 1 | THE JOHNSON MOTORS CORP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM SUNDOWNER |
3C63RRJL4PG521218 13SCG4833J1CA1635 |
AZ AL27776 AZ BAA5NK |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MOTO A2Z | 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| RIDENOW POWERSPORTS | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| THE JOHNSON MOTORS CORP | 1 | May 30, 2024 |
| ANDERSON POWERSPORTS LLC | 1 | March 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2014 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| March 12, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 14, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 2, 2002 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 4, 2001 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 29, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 14, 1996 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 14, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 26, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2014 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| March 9, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 11, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 8, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 8, 1996 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 9, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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