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VISTA TRANS

8 PROSPER CT · Lake In The Hills, IL 60156-9601

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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: 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 05/26/2026 · last updated Jul 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name VS CARRIERS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/26/2026
  • 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
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 79 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 70 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 57 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 51 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 45 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 44 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 40 inspections (past 24 months) California — 36 inspections (past 24 months) California — 36 inspections (past 24 months) California — 36 inspections (past 24 months) California — 36 inspections (past 24 months) California — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 32 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 21 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 16 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 49 states over the past 24 months: IL (79), TN (70), NM (57), MO (53), OH (51), NC (45), IN (44), CO (40), CA (36), TX (34), AR (32), NY (28), +37 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Lake In The Hills, Illinois.

Safety Record

162 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 18
    Injury
  • 30
    Tow
  • 50
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.08 150 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.25 39 Vehicle Maintenance 3.93 224 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 14

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 661
    Clean
  • 386
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 198 unique codes

Critical 79

  • 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 telephone5× 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 ATIS47× OOS×46 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 CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 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
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× 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-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 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
  • 393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle1× 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
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× 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
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× 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
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×2 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 kinking2× 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
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Brake - Smoking1× 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
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.102(a)(1)(i)Insufficient means to prevent forward movement1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp9× OOS×1 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
  • 393.23Required 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
  • 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
  • 393.11A1-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 26

  • 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 CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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, other26× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device8× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit17× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation23× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× 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 14

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status3× SW 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 Time1× 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 Time1× 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
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
VISTA TRANS
8 PROSPER CT
LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156-9601
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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