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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 Sep 9, 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 — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 73 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 61 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 46 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 46 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 33 inspections (past 24 months) California — 32 inspections (past 24 months) California — 32 inspections (past 24 months) California — 32 inspections (past 24 months) California — 32 inspections (past 24 months) California — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 28 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 9 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 2 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 (73), TN (73), NM (61), MO (46), NC (46), IN (45), OH (45), CO (33), TX (33), CA (32), AR (29), KY (28), +37 more. Home base: Lake In The Hills, Illinois.

Safety Record

160 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 15
    Injury
  • 30
    Tow
  • 47
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.25 148 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.26 38 Vehicle Maintenance 4.18 208 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 12

Inspection Summary

  • 959
    Total
  • 592
    Clean
  • 367
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 187 unique codes

Critical 82

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.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-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× 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×48 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 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
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× OOS×1 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 issuance1× 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
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× 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
  • 395.3B2-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:2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain8× 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
  • 393.120E-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils in a sided vehicle without anchor points1× 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
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× 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 on12× OOS×12 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.9× OOS×9 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
  • 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× 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.6× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× 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
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet5× OOS×5 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× 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
  • 393.23PTAll 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner 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
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× 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/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit19× 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, other29× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× 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-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit18× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation26× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway6× 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, other5× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers4× SW 1
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 71

  • 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-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199815× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection14× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt10× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured9× 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 wear9× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4

Hours of Service 13

Locations

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

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