Vela Transport LLC Safety Record
DOT# 1469183 · Wyoming, MI 49548 · 6164255270
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/15/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Vela Transport LLC (DOT# 1469183) in Wyoming, Michigan has 101 inspections on record with 168 violations and a 19.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 168 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/26/2026 | WI | 1 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/04/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 11/25/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 11/21/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/31/2025 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 8 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-OCT-25 | WV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-MAR-25 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-DEC-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-NOV-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-JAN-25 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-MAR-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-DEC-24 | MI | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-JUL-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.