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Freight Carrier · Carrollton, TX

VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC

Name: VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
Address: 1325 W BELT LINE RD, CARROLLTON, TX, 75006, US
Telephone: (469) 568-6380

1325 W BELT LINE RD · Carrollton, TX 75006

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #284464
USDOT #2545275 USDOT Active

400
Power Units
351
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC is a Carrollton, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 400 truck(s) in their fleet and 351 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-284464 and their USDOT number is 2545275.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 41,108,654 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

114 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
8
Injury
9
Tow
17
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.05 60 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.31 39 Vehicle Maintenance 4.63 150 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 6

Inspection Summary

583
Total
350
Clean
233
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 146 unique codes

Critical 47

392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS31× OOS×30 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak15× OOS×15 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed4× OOS×3 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle2× OOS×2 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 ATIS2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 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
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× 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
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on9× OOS×9 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×6 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp14× OOS×3 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× 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
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.83G-ELDCExhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits entry of exhaust fumes into the driver/sleeper compartment.1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× 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, other5× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× 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 limit8× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation17× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers6× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway5× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 27

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× 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:2× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier3× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.4× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.3× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.28C-ELDAEHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to annotate the driver's ELD record to explain the applicable exemption.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 58

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection8× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:4× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47B-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.13C1-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective5× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
1325 W BELT LINE RD
CARROLLTON, TX 75006

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
VSS CARRIERS INC Carrollton, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	2	1	482385	1214721
MLC LLC Carrollton, TX	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	35	35	725195	2076277

VSS TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 146 unique codes

Critical 47

Unsafe Driving 13

Hours of Service 27

Vehicle Maintenance 58

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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