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Freight Carrier · Elmendorf, TX

V P TRANSPORTATION CO INC

Name: V P TRANSPORTATION CO INC
Address: 7124 RICHTER RD, ELMENDORF, TX, 78112, US
Telephone: (210) 635-7744

7124 RICHTER RD · Elmendorf, TX 78112

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #251497
USDOT #473507 USDOT Active

22
Power Units
16
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

V P TRANSPORTATION CO INC is a Elmendorf, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-251497 and their USDOT number is 473507.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/18/2024 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/18/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 436,007 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Household Goods
Liquids/Gases
Chemicals

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.59 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.42 4 Vehicle Maintenance 3.4 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

40
Total
24
Clean
16
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 7

173.24(b)(1)Release of Hazardous Materials from package1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
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
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.1421× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5

Hours of Service 6

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
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Hazardous Materials 4

172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
172.202(a)(1)No or improper Identification Number1× SW 3
172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

V P TRANSPORTATION CO INC
7124 RICHTER RD
ELMENDORF, TX 78112

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 7

Unsafe Driving 2

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Hazardous Materials 4

Locations

Location on Map

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