Vz Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 3716070 · Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 · 7816580988

A

Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/20/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Vz Express INC (DOT# 3716070) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has 139 inspections on record with 132 violations and a 6.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

139 Inspections
6.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 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 6.5%
Carrier: 6.5% (9 of 139) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.3%
Carrier: 4.3% (6 of 139) National: 6.4%
59% OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Iowa
26% crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Iowa

Violation Categories · 132 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.

132 total violations across 139 inspections
15 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)
Vehicle Maintenance
70
Unsafe Driving
31
Hours of Service
26
Driver Fitness
2
Other
3

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 35 states
Level 1: 39 (28%) Level 2: 40 (29%) Level 3: 60 (43%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/20/2026 KY 2 1 0
01/06/2026 AR 2 0 0
01/04/2026 AR 1 0 0
12/22/2025 NV 2 0 0
12/10/2025 AZ 2 0 0
12/05/2025 KY 1 1 0
12/04/2025 FL 3 0 0
12/03/2025 GA 3 0 0
11/11/2025 MS 3 0 0
11/10/2025 MS 3 0 0

Crash History · 1 record

29-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-OCT-25 FL 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 MC1306112
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 Hoxbridge Insurance Company INC $750 04/20/2025

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 16
Drivers 17
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/03/2021
MCS-150 Filed 20250211 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,186,087
Address 222 Third Ave Se Ste 240-7, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Resources

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