Freight Carrier · Des Moines, IA

VGN TRUCKING INC

2323 GRAND AVE SUITE 100 · Des Moines, IA 50312

Authorized: Property
(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 property 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 Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Home base   Based in Des Moines, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.84 23 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.78 10 Vehicle Maintenance 2.57 23 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.09 1

Inspection Summary

  • 141
    Total
  • 88
    Clean
  • 53
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 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×4 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
  • 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
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 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
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/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
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 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
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.47(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
  • 393.45B2PCBrake 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
  • 393.9Inoperable 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 SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. 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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