CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 3615255· MC1232883· CARRIER· EIN 85-4391592
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VLS SAN DIEGO LLC

1452 N JOHNSON AVE, EL CAJON, CA, 92020-161616194411818fleet.transportation@vlses.comAlexus Hurley
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA.
Vehicle OOS
14.2%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.7%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
80
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC1232883

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/30/2026
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA.· policy 2507830
ENDED 06/30/2026Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$2M coverageeff 11/01/2025
Landmark American Insurance Company· policy LHA609630
ENDED 11/01/2025Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$2M coverageeff 11/01/2025
AXIS Surplus Insurance Company· policy P00100128495903
Authority history (1) ▾
08/11/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history4 insurers on record
Filing timeline (2) ▾
  1. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2021 → 06/30/2025
  2. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2021 → 05/01/2021

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle113 inspections · 14.2% OOS · National 22%
Driver118 inspections · 1.7% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

125 inspections · 32 violations (10 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.

125
Inspections
32
Violations
10
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Most inspected in · top 3 states

  • CA17
  • AZ7
  • US6

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

High impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 79% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing6 violations · 2 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical2 OOS2 viol60%
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× · 60%
English language4 viol40%
  • 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement3× · 32%
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1× · 8%
What to do
  • Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 35 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

A high share of violations are occurring in Yuma County, AZ

Medium impact

35 of 55 violations in the last 12 months (64%) came from inspections in Yuma County, AZ. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Yuma County, AZ to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 7% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations (24 mo)
Speeding1 viol78%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 78%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol17%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 17%
Other1 viol6%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× · 6%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 6 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 38% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing10 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device8 viol92%
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD3× · 63%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 17%
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× · 4%
False log / RODS2 viol8%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a2× · 8%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 21 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 67% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing94 violations · 25 OOS (24 mo)
Tires8 OOS22 viol36%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× · 15%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth8× · 10%
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area5× · 7%
Brakes3 OOS27 viol19%
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve5× · 4%
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× · 3%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× · 3%
Lighting / lamps5 OOS18 viol19%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× · 6%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 4%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× · 3%
Load securement6 OOS6 viol12%
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container3× · 6%
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× · 6%
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 1%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 31 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
8
Inspections
14
Violations
6
Out-of-service
1
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 50%Vehicle Maintenance 43%Hours-of-Service Compliance 7%
Focus here first
1Other
7 violations · 1 OOS · 50% of recent
  • 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. · OOS
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations · 5 OOS · 43% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container · OOS
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
3Hours-of-Service Compliance
1 violation · 7% of recent
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

189
Inspections
197
Violations
39
Out-of-service
902
CSA points
0
Crashes
2
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

46 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

24 trailer 16 truck 4 other 2 incomplete vehicle
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 7×
1XPBD49X5LD723214· XP74967 CA
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 7×
1XPBD49X7LD723215· XP74968 CA
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 6×
1XPBD49X2LD723218· XP74970 CA
2020 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 5×
1JJV532D4LL189528· 436930Z ME
2023 PETERBILT 567seen 5×
1XPCD49X4PD839661· YP74610 CA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBD49X8PD839657· YP70896 CA
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBD49X0LD723217· YP08667 CA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBD49XXPD839658· YP70897 CA
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 4×
3H3V532C0KT680555· 427330Y ME
2022 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 4×
3H3V532K6NS603819· 3328475 ME
2025 INGENIERIA EN TRANSFORMACIONES METALICAS, S.A. DE C.V. Ingenieria en Transformaciones Metalicas, S.A. De C.V.seen 3×
3A9K282RXSJ080037· 04UK9Z BN
2023 PETERBILT 567seen 3×
1XPCD49X2PD839660· YP74609 CA
2019 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532CXKT680658· 428143Y ME
2021 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBD49X9MD745573· XP93416 CA
2006 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA06296T531592· 4VA6383 CA
2025 INGENIERIA EN TRANSFORMACIONES METALICAS, S.A. DE C.V. Ingenieria en Transformaciones Metalicas, S.A. De C.V.seen 2×
3A9K282R3SJ080039· 06UK9Z MX
2025 INGENIERIA EN TRANSFORMACIONES METALICAS, S.A. DE C.V. Ingenieria en Transformaciones Metalicas, S.A. De C.V.seen 2×
3A9K282R1SJ080038· 07UK9Z MX
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X3LD723213· XP74966 CA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X4PD839655· YP93178 CA
THMPseen 2×
CA81MTM1052· 4EW8930 CA
2022 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532K4NS603821· 3328477 ME
UNKseen 2×
1P9RS4820T1186108· 4DH3079 CA
2026 INGENIERIA EN TRANSFORMACIONES METALICAS, S.A. DE C.V. Ingenieria en Transformaciones Metalicas, S.A. De C.V.seen 2×
3A9K282R4TJ080049· 21UL2W BN
2021 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X7MD745572· XP88015 CA
2021 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X3MD745570· YP03398 CA
2021 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X7MD745569· YP03397 CA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X5PD870091· YP84802 CA
2014 PETERBILT 348seen 2×
2NP3LJ9X8EM250535· 42884K1 CA
2016 DRAGON ESP Dragon ESPseen 2×
591SH4821GC141500· 4NP1046 CA
UNKNOWN
1W9TLS3N4E1021087· 4BC5620 CA

+ 16 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
23
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
15
15 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.8M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · <100 mi1 drivers
  • Intrastate · 100+ mi14 drivers
Company officer
Alexus Hurley
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
Registered since
2021-04-19
Last MCS-150 update
2025-08-07
Census status
Active

Fleet: 22 trucks · 26 owned trailers · 21 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, officers or emails with 17 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

17
Connected carriers
7
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
10
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: PACIFIC TRANS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC (USDOT 437764, registered 1991) is inactive, shares this carrier’s address, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 10
1
INDUSTRIAL WASTE UTILIZATION LLC
USDOT 216689Active· ONTARIO, CA
Strong
EmailShared VIN · 2
1GRAA96204B7047941UYVS2482SC338336
2
VLS ARIZONA LLC
USDOT 3998193Active· PHOENIX, AZ
Strong
EmailShared VIN · 1
1UNSH482X4C029281
3
ENVIRONMENTAL & CHEMICAL CONSULTING INC
USDOT 2452121Active· MENTONE, CA
Strong
Email
4
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 809113Active· CHULA VISTA, CA
Strong
Email
5
IDR INC
USDOT 800327Active· IRWINDALE, CA
Strong
Email
6
VLS BALTIMORE LLC
USDOT 2434079Active· BALTIMORE, MD
Strong
Email
7
VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC
USDOT 3999653Active· HOUSTON, TX
Strong
Email
8
VLS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2793206Active· PORT ARTHUR, TX
Strong
OfficerEmail
9
VLS VIRGINIA, LLC
USDOT 693531Active· CHESAPEAKE, VA
Strong
Email
10
VLS-PIEDMONT LLC
USDOT 1792057Active· MAULDIN, SC
Strong
Email
Medium· 3
AA SYDCOL LLC
USDOT 2548836Active· YUMA, AZ
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1GRAA96204B7047941UYVS2482SC338336
PACIFIC TRANS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
USDOT 437764Inactive· EL CAJON, CA
Medium
MailingAddress
PACIFIC TREATMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
USDOT 193326Inactive· EL CAJON, CA
Medium
MailingAddress

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

10 events
  1. 06/30/2026Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 2507830

  2. 06/30/2026Insurance ended — Landmark American Insurance Company

    policy LHA609630

  3. 11/01/2025Insurance filed — Landmark American Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy LHA609630

  4. 11/01/2025Insurance filed — AXIS Surplus Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy P00100128495903

  5. 11/01/2025Insurance ended — AXIS Surplus Insurance Company

    policy P00100128495903

  6. 08/07/2025MCS-150 update filed

    0.8M mi reported (2024)

  7. 06/30/2025Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 5717938

  8. 08/11/2021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  9. 05/01/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 5717938

  10. 04/19/2021Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
—
Last review
2025-04-04
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-08-07
Reported mileage
788,260 mi (2024)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 9:13 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.