Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. How this works
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (469) 568-6380, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC482385.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC482385 | Primary | Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc. Policy GLA-2022-01 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 21, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 7 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 10 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CO | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | CO | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 13, 2026 | CO | 1 | 5 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | KY | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| May 5, 2026 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 6, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 7, 2025 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 8, 2025 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 15 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 66.7% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 33.3% | 11.4% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TEPBM | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Unknown, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2025 | Lake City, FL | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 9, 2025 | CO | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1214721 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC482385 |
| Legal name | VSS CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 1 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 25, 2021) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 24, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionOtherPAD WRAP SERVICES,LIFTGATE SERVICES
Questions about VSS CARRIERS INC
Is VSS CARRIERS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. VSS CARRIERS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does VSS CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC482385: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about VSS CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking VSS CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1214721. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (469) 568-6380, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC482385, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (469) 568-6380
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC | 2545275 | MC284464 | 400 | Active Current · Motus |
| MLC LLC | 2076277 | MC725195 | 35 | Active Current · Motus |
Other trucking companies in Carrollton
All in Carrollton →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC | 2545275 | MC284464 | 400 | Active Current · Motus |
| DOMAN TUCKER TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 4304982 | MC1677161 | 84 | Active Current · Motus |
| CENTRAL VALLEY LOGISTICS LLC | 2081551 | MC849803 | 70 | Active Current · Motus |
| SITEPRO RENTALS INC | 3645765 | MC1441008 | 65 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SANTA BARBARA FREIGHT CORP DBA SBF |
2194435 | MC761581 | 59 | Active Current · Motus |
| A & B TRANSFER & STORAGE COMPANY INC - ARMSTRONG RELOCATION DBA ARMSTRONG RELOCATION |
449294 | MC516299 | 54 | Active Current · Motus |
| INTERCOOL USA LLC | 3472991 | MC1137301 | 52 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MLC LLC | 2076277 | MC725195 | 35 | Active Current · Motus |
| 381 EXPEDITE LLC | 3825004 | MC1385434 | 34 | Active Current · Motus |
| SIMON'S EXECUTIVE CAR SERVICE INC DBA ECS LIMO |
1965948 | MC970786 | 28 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.