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Freight Carrier · Kansas City, MO

VANCE BROTHERS LLC

Name: VANCE BROTHERS LLC
Address: 5201 BRIGHTON AVE, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64130, US
Telephone: (816) 595-7263

5201 BRIGHTON AVE · Kansas City, MO 64130

Authorized: Property

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MC #142801
USDOT #144525 USDOT Active

263
Power Units
221
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VANCE BROTHERS LLC is a Kansas City, MO freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: MO (19), KS (16), CO (8), AR (5), OK (1), TX (1), ND (1), SD (1). Home base: Kansas City, Missouri.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.11 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 5 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 4

Inspection Summary

52
Total
26
Clean
26
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 43 unique codes

Critical 18

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 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
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
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

Vehicle Maintenance 20

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank1× SW 5

Driver Fitness 2

391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs 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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