Vs Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 1649745 · Grand Rapids, MI 49503 · 2485900260

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Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Vs Express INC (DOT# 1649745) in Grand Rapids, Michigan has 255 inspections on record with 223 violations and a 17.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 10 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

255 Inspections
17.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
10 Crashes
115 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 17.6%
Carrier: 17.6% (45 of 255) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.2%
Carrier: 1.2% (3 of 255) National: 6.4%
50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Michigan
28% crash rate better than 28% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 223 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.

223 total violations across 255 inspections
58 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (26%)
Vehicle Maintenance
103
Unsafe Driving
88
Hours of Service
10
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
20
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 45 states
Level 1: 28 (11%) Level 2: 83 (33%) Level 3: 144 (56%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/18/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/17/2026 MO 3 0 0
03/13/2026 WV 2 0 0
03/11/2026 KY 1 1 0
03/10/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/05/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/04/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/02/2026 TX 1 1 0
03/01/2026 TX 2 0 0

Crash History · 10 records

5 injury crashes
23-APR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
23-APR-24 NC 0 0 0
21-FEB-25 SC 0 0 0
18-APR-25 IA 0 1 0
17-SEP-25 PA 0 0 0
17-JUN-24 OH 0 1 0
17-JAN-25 PA 0 1 0
09-JUL-25 WV 0 1 0
08-MAY-25 FL 0 0 0
03-MAY-25 NC 0 1 0
01-FEB-25 MO 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.

MC/MX Number MC607280
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Protective Insurance Co. $1,000 05/31/2024

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.

Power Units 115
Drivers 115
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/29/2007
MCS-150 Filed 20260325 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 14,500,000
Address 99 Monroe Ave Nw Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Resources

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