HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3978928-stanford-van-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
STANFORD VAN LINES INC
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (201) 968-8454, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1489155.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC1489155 | — | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WPP2102563 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1489155 | Primary | CorePointe Insurance Company Policy CIC1014735 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 26, 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
3 of 17 · Illinois avg 24.1%
5 of 39 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | IL | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | OH | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2026 | WV | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 22, 2026 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | WV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 17, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 42 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 3 | 50.0% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 18.8% | 14.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 18.8% | 19.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 12.5% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 3 | 3 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a cmv with improper CDL group License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38391A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFBMF | 1 | 1 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1 | 1 | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | Jackson, KY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3978928 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1489155 |
| Legal name | STANFORD VAN LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 108,912 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 1, 2022 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold Goods
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about STANFORD VAN LINES INC
What does STANFORD VAN LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC1489155: Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about STANFORD VAN LINES INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking STANFORD VAN LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3978928. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (201) 968-8454, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1489155, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (201) 968-8454
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.
1 company
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARENA VAN LINES INC High risk Carrier |
Piscataway, NJ | 3249356 | MC1022259 | 29 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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