Freight Carrier · Des Moines, IA
VGN TRUCKING INC
2323 GRAND AVE SUITE 100 · Des Moines, IA 50312
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(312) 392-0312
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- MC #529994
- USDOT #1348031 USDOT Active
- 30Power Units
- 30Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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 Sep 3, 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
Inspection activity Inspected in 36 states over the past 24 months: NM (19), TX (12), SD (12), WA (9), CA (9), MT (8), UT (7), IN (6), SC (6), AR (6), TN (5), IL (4), +24 more. Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 2Injury
- 4Tow
- 6Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
6
26
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.65
11
Vehicle Maintenance
2.93
25
Drugs / Alcohol
0.03
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.06
1
Inspection Summary
- 152Total
- 92Clean
- 60With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 49 unique codes
Critical 11
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 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
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 7
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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
- 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
- 395.11F-HOSDODDMAHOS (Manner) - Driver obscured, defaced, destroyed, mutilated, or altered existing information contained in a supporting document
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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.
Unsafe Driving 11
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 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
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
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
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
Locations
Physical Address
VGN TRUCKING INC2323 GRAND AVE SUITE 100
DES MOINES, IA 50312
Mailing Address
Same as physical.