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Freight Carrier · Lake Station, IN

VIP TRANS INC

Name: VIP TRANS INC
Address: 2314 UNION STREET, LAKE STATION, IN, 46405, US
Telephone: (219) 654-1158

2314 UNION STREET · Lake Station, IN 46405

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #834289
USDOT #2422075 USDOT Active

31
Power Units
31
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VIP TRANS INC is a Lake Station, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 31 truck(s) in their fleet and 31 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-834289 and their USDOT number is 2422075.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/30/2025 · last updated Sep 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/30/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,031,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Construction

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
5
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.43 23 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.37 23 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 1

Inspection Summary

113
Total
69
Clean
44
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 18

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 30

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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 wear2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× 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
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.93(b)Failure to equip truck with seatbelts1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.282IIELDDDAHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record describing the driver's activity when prompted by the ELD.1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

VIP TRANS INC
2314 UNION STREET
LAKE STATION, IN 46405

Mailing Address

VIP TRANS INC
20340 STONEY ISLAND AVE
LYNWOOD, IL 60411

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VIP TRANS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 18

Unsafe Driving 12

Vehicle Maintenance 30

Hours of Service 5

Locations

Location on Map

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