VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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VSS CARRIERS INC
USDOT 1214721 · MC482385 · EIN 30-0229202 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1325 W BELTLINE ROAD, CARROLLTON, TX, 75006
(469) 568-6380 · MARK PETTWAY
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2 / 1
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
10 / 154
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc. — $1M BIPD · policy GLA-2022-01 · eff 02/21/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance148 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 | |
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 3 | |
| 395.8A | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
CO8
KY1
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.13 | 0.13 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.50 | 6.50 | ≈63–67% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 43% · Tires 36% (1 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 33%
393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.875).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 33%
395.24, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.098).
3. Other2 viol · 33%
395.8A ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 395.8A ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 | Unknown, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 03/16/2025 | LAKE CITY, FL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 03/09/2025 | CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/07/2024 | CAMDEN, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 22 vehicles seen in inspections
11 truck11 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MARK PETTWAY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2004-02-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC | 2545275 | 15 VINs | strong |
| MLC LLC | 2076277 | 2 VINs | strong |
| VSS LOGISTICS INC | 2457407 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.0M mi reported (2025)
12/31/2022 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 61 UUM JB8620
02/21/2022 — Insurance filed — Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GLA-2022-01
02/21/2022 — Insurance ended — Gladius Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.
policy GLA-2022-01
02/21/2022 — Insurance replaced — GLADIUS INSURANCE RRG INC
BIPD/Primary · policy GLA-2022-01
01/10/2022 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2600089
02/21/2021 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200094
02/21/2017 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072612
01/25/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2017)
01/25/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2017)
02/21/2016 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072546
03/20/2015 — Insurance cancelled — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072506
02/21/2015 — Insurance replaced — STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 1000072506
02/21/2014 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy T5A2TP0000004-00
01/02/2014 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY NATIONAL FINANCIAL CORP.
TRUST FUND · policy 20070273
02/21/2013 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT751841-1512-121
02/21/2012 — Insurance cancelled — PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 21UENOI1132
01/25/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/16/2012)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1214721.