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VISTA TRANS

8 PROSPER CT · Lake In The Hills, IL 60156

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #757597
  • USDOT #2156343 USDOT Active
  • 410
    Power Units
  • 405
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VISTA TRANS is a Lake In The Hills, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 410 truck(s) in their fleet and 405 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-757597 and their USDOT number is 2156343.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/30/2025 · last updated Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name VS CARRIERS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 63,602,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Lake In The Hills, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

162 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 16
    Injury
  • 30
    Tow
  • 48
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.04 148 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 39 Vehicle Maintenance 3.91 234 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 14

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 683
    Clean
  • 393
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 201 unique codes

Critical 81

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS49× OOS×47 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.122E-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes crosswise in a sided vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.7× OOS×7 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× OOS×3 SW 5
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.7× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Brake - Smoking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo3× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.102(a)(1)(i)Insufficient means to prevent forward movement1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106(c)(1)No means to prevent cargo from rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns3× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 29

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit21× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× 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, other21× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device9× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit15× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation22× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway5× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers4× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 1
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 1
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 12

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status4× SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× 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.4× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 78

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
  • 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 affected1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
VISTA TRANS
8 PROSPER CT
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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