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Freight Carrier · Candler, NC

VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC

Name: VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC
Address: 100 VISTA LAKE DR APT 208, CANDLER, NC, 28715, US
Telephone: (864) 474-6155

100 VISTA LAKE DR APT 208 · Candler, NC 28715

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1034218
USDOT #3274381 USDOT Active

14
Power Units
14
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC is a Candler, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1034218 and their USDOT number is 3274381.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/26/2026 · last updated Jul 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,201,516 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Meat
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Aug 28, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.13 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.36 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.44 3

Inspection Summary

38
Total
19
Clean
19
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 9

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not 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
393.75A2-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
391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC
100 VISTA LAKE DR APT 208
CANDLER, NC 28715

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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VIP CARGO EXPRESS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 32 unique codes

Critical 9

Vehicle Maintenance 17

Unsafe Driving 4

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

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