Freight Carrier/shipper · Kansas City, MO

VANCE BROTHERS LLC

5201 BRIGHTON AVE · Kansas City, MO 64130

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #142801
  • USDOT #144525 USDOT Active
  • 263
    Power Units
  • 221
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VANCE BROTHERS LLC is a Kansas City, MO freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 263 truck(s) in their fleet and 221 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-142801 and their USDOT number is 144525.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,778,268 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: KS (15), MO (15), CO (6), AR (3), SD (1), UT (1), OK (1), TX (1). Home base: Kansas City, Missouri.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.16 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.12 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

  • 43
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 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
  • 392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank1× SW 5

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VANCE BROTHERS LLC
5201 BRIGHTON AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64130
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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