What is Vanguard's safety grade?

Vanguard 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 Vanguard have?

Vanguard has 7 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 14.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 4 violations.

Has Vanguard been involved in any crashes?

Vanguard has 2 crashes on record, 2 with injuries.

Does Vanguard have active authority and insurance?

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

Vanguard Safety Record

DOT# 247041 · Houma, LA 70364-3310

Legal name: Vanguard Vacuum Trucks LLC

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 11/20/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 10/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Vanguard (DOT# 247041) in Houma, Louisiana has 7 inspections on record with 4 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

7 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

2 Crashes

16 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 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 14.3%

Carrier: 14.3% (1 of 7) National: 6.4%

77% OOS rate better than 77% of carriers in Louisiana

19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Louisiana

Violation Categories · 4 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.

4 total violations across 7 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Inspection History · 7 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.

Level 1: 2 (29%) Level 3: 5 (71%)

Date	State	Level	Drv OOS
11/20/2025	LA	1	0
11/27/2024	LA	3	0
11/20/2024	LA	3	0
02/19/2024	LA	1	0
11/10/2023	LA	3	0
07/20/2023	LA	3	1
04/10/2023	LA	3	0

Crash History · 2 records

2 injury crashes

08-MAR-25 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
08-MAR-25	LA	0	1	0
01-OCT-24	TX	0	1	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 MC170462

Common Authority Active

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	Houston Specialty Insurance Company	$750	03/23/2026

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 16

Drivers 7

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 05/23/1984

MCS-150 Filed 20260224 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 420,604

Address 725 Highway 182, Houma, LA 70364-3310