What is Vct's safety grade?

Vct has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Vct have?

Vct has 382 inspections on record with a 12.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 2.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 442 violations.

Has Vct been involved in any crashes?

Vct has 12 crashes on record, including 1 fatal, 2 with injuries.

Does Vct have active authority and insurance?

Vct has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Vct Safety Record

DOT# 235585 · Tacoma, WA 98424 · 2539221911

Legal name: Veneer Chip Transport INC

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 5/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Vct (DOT# 235585) in Tacoma, Washington has 382 inspections on record with 442 violations and a 12.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 12 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

382 Inspections

12.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

12 Crashes

138 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 12.6%

Carrier: 12.6% (48 of 382) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 2.6%

Carrier: 2.6% (10 of 382) National: 6.4%

62% OOS rate better than 62% of carriers in Washington

14% crash rate better than 14% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 442 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.

442 total violations across 382 inspections

66 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)

Vehicle Maintenance

221

Unsafe Driving

191

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

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 5 states: ID, MT, OR, SD, WA

Level 1: 47 (12%) Level 2: 119 (31%) Level 3: 216 (57%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/12/2026	WA	3	0	0
03/03/2026	WA	1	0	1
03/03/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/18/2026	SD	2	1	0
02/12/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/11/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/10/2026	MT	3	0	0
02/10/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/04/2026	SD	3	0	0
01/27/2026	WA	3	0	0
01/22/2026	OR	1	0	0
01/20/2026	WA	3	0	0
01/18/2026	WA	3	0	0
01/15/2026	ID	2	0	0
01/13/2026	WA	3	0	0
01/13/2026	WA	1	0	0
01/12/2026	WA	2	0	0
01/08/2026	WA	2	1	0
01/02/2026	WA	3	0	0
12/31/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/29/2025	MT	3	0	0
12/26/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/24/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/18/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/10/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/10/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/05/2025	MT	3	0	0
12/04/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/03/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/03/2025	WA	3	0	0
12/02/2025	MT	3	0	0
11/25/2025	WA	2	0	1
11/25/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/24/2025	ID	3	0	0
11/21/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/20/2025	OR	2	0	0
11/20/2025	OR	2	0	0
11/19/2025	WA	3	0	0
11/18/2025	WA	2	1	0
11/06/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/06/2025	WA	3	0	0
11/06/2025	WA	3	0	0
11/05/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/03/2025	ID	3	0	0
11/03/2025	WA	3	0	0
10/29/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/27/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/25/2025	ID	2	0	0
10/25/2025	WA	3	0	0
10/22/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/17/2025	MT	2	1	0
10/16/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/08/2025	WA	3	0	1
09/28/2025	MT	3	0	0
09/23/2025	ID	1	0	0
09/22/2025	OR	1	0	0
09/18/2025	WA	2	1	0
09/13/2025	ID	1	0	0
09/10/2025	WA	2	1	0
09/05/2025	OR	1	0	0
09/04/2025	WA	2	0	0
09/02/2025	WA	2	0	0
08/27/2025	WA	1	1	0
08/19/2025	WA	2	0	0
08/18/2025	WA	2	0	0
07/31/2025	MT	3	0	0
07/31/2025	ID	2	0	0
07/30/2025	ID	1	0	0
07/30/2025	ID	1	0	0
07/30/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/14/2025	WA	1	0	0
07/08/2025	WA	2	0	0
07/03/2025	WA	3	0	0
07/02/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/27/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/26/2025	ID	1	0	0
06/25/2025	ID	1	1	0
06/25/2025	ID	1	0	0
06/25/2025	ID	1	0	0
06/25/2025	ID	1	0	0
06/24/2025	ID	1	0	0
06/24/2025	MT	1	1	0
06/24/2025	MT	1	0	0
06/24/2025	MT	1	1	0
06/24/2025	ID	1	0	0
06/24/2025	MT	1	1	0
06/23/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/23/2025	MT	1	0	0
06/23/2025	MT	3	0	0
06/20/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/19/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/18/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/16/2025	WA	2	1	0
06/12/2025	MT	3	0	0
06/11/2025	WA	3	0	0
06/05/2025	MT	3	0	0
06/04/2025	WA	1	0	0
06/03/2025	MT	3	0	0
05/29/2025	WA	2	0	0
05/28/2025	OR	2	0	0

Crash History · 12 records

1 fatal crash

2 injury crashes

29-DEC-25 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries
29-DEC-25	OR	0	0
28-MAR-24	WA	0	0
26-NOV-25	OR	0	0
25-FEB-25	WA	0	0
21-SEP-24	WA	0	0
20-JUN-24	WA	0	1
19-AUG-24	WA	0	0
16-JUN-25	OR	0	0
14-JUL-25	WA	1	0
10-OCT-25	WA	0	0
04-NOV-24	SD	0	1
01-JUL-25	ID	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 MC155743

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	Imperium Insurance Company	$1,000	05/01/2025

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 138

Drivers 152

Fleet Size Large Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 07/28/1983

MCS-150 Filed 20240611 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 11,493,571

Address 2205 Pacific Hwy East, Tacoma, WA 98424