Vgn Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 1348031 · Des Moines, IA 50312 · 3123920312

B

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/22/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Vgn Trucking INC (DOT# 1348031) in Des Moines, Iowa has 127 inspections on record with 114 violations and a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

127 Inspections
11.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
30 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.8%
Carrier: 11.8% (15 of 127) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.7%
Carrier: 4.7% (6 of 127) National: 6.4%
47% OOS rate better than 47% of carriers in Iowa
16% crash rate better than 16% of carriers in Iowa

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

114 total violations across 127 inspections
20 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
41
Unsafe Driving
44
Hours of Service
27
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 35 states
Level 1: 20 (16%) Level 2: 40 (31%) Level 3: 67 (53%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/22/2026 NM 2 0 0
03/20/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/20/2026 AR 3 0 1
03/20/2026 MS 3 0 0
03/13/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/10/2026 SD 1 0 0
03/04/2026 AZ 3 0 1
03/03/2026 SD 3 0 0
03/03/2026 WI 2 0 0
03/02/2026 WA 3 0 0
28-SEP-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-SEP-25 KY 0 0 0
13-NOV-24 OH 0 0 0
06-DEC-25 MO 0 0 0
01-JUL-25 PA 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC529994
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Sentry Select Insurance Company $750 08/12/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 30
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/19/2005
MCS-150 Filed 20260302 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,000,000
Address 2323 Grand Ave Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50312