HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2834041-vz-united-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:12 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
VZ UNITED INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC947846
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- 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, (708) 407-5482, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC947846.
- 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) | MC947846 | Primary | Hoxbridge Insurance Company, Inc. Policy HIC80821-654 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 25, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 101 · Iowa avg 22.1%
4 of 159 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | KY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 22, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
48 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 60 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | 52.1% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 22.9% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 0 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 6.3% | 3.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203BCBP | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Scarborough, ME | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | San Marcos, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2834041 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC947846 |
| Legal name | VZ UNITED INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 53 |
| Drivers | 50 |
| Annual mileage | 3,225,100 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 14, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 22, 2015 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightU.S. MailOtherPackages
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC947846: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC947846: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about VZ UNITED INC
Is VZ UNITED INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. VZ UNITED 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 VZ UNITED INC's operating authority allow?
MC947846: 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 VZ UNITED 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 VZ UNITED INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2834041. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 407-5482, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC947846, 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.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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