HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/608982-vtl-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
VTL EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
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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, (418) 835-3222, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC293271.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC293271 | Primary | Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company Policy 673-9734 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 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
3 of 73 · Quebec avg 11.0%
2 of 108 · Quebec avg 2.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | NY | 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 Quebec average covers 12,157 vehicle and 18,040 driver inspections of all Quebec-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
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 48 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 | Quebec share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 3 | 79.4% | 64.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 11.8% | 22.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASOUT | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 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 Quebec column is the mix across all Quebec-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 608982 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC293271 |
| Legal name | VTL EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 47 |
| Drivers | 47 |
| Annual mileage | 8,732,105 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 26, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about VTL EXPRESS INC
What does VTL EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC293271: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VTL EXPRESS 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 VTL EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 608982. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (418) 835-3222, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC293271, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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