Freight Carrier · Des Moines, IA

VGN TRUCKING INC

2323 GRAND AVE SUITE 100 · Des Moines, IA 50312

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(312) 392-0312 Tap to call
  • MC #529994
  • USDOT #1348031 USDOT Active
  • 30
    Power Units
  • 30
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VGN TRUCKING INC is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 30 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-529994 and their USDOT number is 1348031.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/03/2026 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,881,468 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 19 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) California — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 36 states over the past 24 months: NM (19), SD (13), TX (11), CA (9), MT (9), WA (8), UT (7), SC (6), IN (6), AR (5), MS (4), IL (4), +24 more. Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

27 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.87 26 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.76 11 Vehicle Maintenance 2.67 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

  • 150
    Total
  • 90
    Clean
  • 60
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A3-POSSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilution OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.11F-HOSDODDMAHOS (Manner) - Driver obscured, defaced, destroyed, mutilated, or altered existing information contained in a supporting document SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 11

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VGN TRUCKING INC
2323 GRAND AVE SUITE 100
DES MOINES, IA 50312
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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