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VELV LLC
DBA: Groome Transportation
Tucson, AZ
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 825084 · MC 962462
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-962462 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 87 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 17, 2019; first granted June 29, 2016 (10 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 87 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC962462
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 8196107
AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy P-001-000076132-08
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
825084
MC Number
MC-962462
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 26, 1999
Authority First Granted
June 29, 2016
Authority Reinstated
July 17, 2019
Annual Mileage
15,350,280 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5350 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Judy Lin Bristow
Officer 2
Brad Hungate
Cargo Types
General FreightPassengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
87
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 47 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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 51 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | OR | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ81
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~64
of 213 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Van
51
Not Applicable
13
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG5PKB15037 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XMXKKB42426 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2C83LKA15327 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2C88MKA49636 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM8HKA56167 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG0PKA43678 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG2PKA50146 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG6PKB15029 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG9PKB14540 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM3KKA49134 | 2 | — |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XMXKKA49129 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM6KKA40219 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM8KKB46798 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM9FKB04923 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2C80MKA49274 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2C85MKA50310 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2C86LKA41971 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2C88MKA30777 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CG1MKA32541 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CG1MKA52305 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CG4PKB26837 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CG7PKB25892 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CG9MKA32562 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CGXMKA52304 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM2HKA52485 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM4HKA56179 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM4HKA76397 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM5JKA96132 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM6GKB08040 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM6HKA56359 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CM9GKB11742 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2CMXHKB14554 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2XM1FKA44904 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2XM1GKA01858 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2XM3GKA89022 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2XM4FKA44895 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2XM5GKA01863 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2XM6GKA01869 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBAX2XMXFKA44898 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4X81SKA64816 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4X83PKA90891 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4X84LKA46053 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4X8XNKA62647 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4X8XSKA74549 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG3PKB68500 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG5PKB62603 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG5RKA25048 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG6PKB14950 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG6SKB23981 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XG9SKB24039 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM1KKA49133 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM1KKB30603 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM4KKB25931 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM7KKB80258 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM8KKB42425 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FBVU4XM9KKB80259 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM2KKA40220 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM3KKB12204 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM4KKA40218 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM4KKA40221 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM5FKB04918 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2CM8FKB00099 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford Transit | Van · Class 2 | 1FBZX2ZM0GKA65776 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Chevrolet Express | Van · Class 2 | 1GAZGPFG3H1252128 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wells Cargo Wells Cargo Trailer | Other Trailer | 575200C1XET265690 | 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 (87)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | 7159000475 | ELOY AZ | I | — | — | PASSENGERS | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XM1KKB30603 |
AZ CM01930 |
| October 2, 2026 | 7159000470 | ELOY AZ | I | — | — | PASSENGERS | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XM1KKA49133 |
AZ 5DA9BZA |
| October 2, 2026 | 7159000472 | ELOY AZ | I | 1 | — | PASSENGERS | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XMXKKB42426 |
AZ CM01929 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | XC40460861 | PHOENIX AZ | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XG0PKA43678 |
AZ 0AA62R |
| September 1, 2026 | XC40460859 | PHOENIX AZ | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4X83PKA90891 |
AZ JVA166 |
| September 1, 2026 | XA86270194 | PHOENIX AZ | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XG5PKB15037 |
AZ E6A47T |
| September 1, 2026 | XA86270193 | PHOENIX AZ | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4X8XNKA62647 |
AZ JJA776 |
| September 1, 2026 | XA86270192 | PHOENIX AZ | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4X8XSKA74549 |
AZ 50A1F5 |
| September 1, 2026 | XC40460860 | PHOENIX AZ | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4XM4KKB25931 |
AZ VRA8V5 |
| September 1, 2026 | XA86270191 | PHOENIX AZ | V | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
FORD |
1FBVU4X84LKA46053 |
AZ J9A966 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PASSENGERS X6 | 1 | November 25, 2024 |
| PASSENGERS X4 | 1 | October 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2019 | REINSTATED | Passenger Reg Route - Common |
| June 24, 2019 | REVOKED | Passenger Reg Route - Common |
| March 23, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2016 | GRANTED | Passenger Reg Route - Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 22, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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