VT TRANSPORTATION INC
37-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Holstein, IA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 261474
- MC
- MC178963
- Based
- Holstein, IA
- Contact
- 7123684381 · mriessen@vtindustries.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight and building materials, VT TRANSPORTATION INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Holstein, IA. 37 power units, 37 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC178963 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 19, 1990).
Fleet composition on file: 7 owned tractors, 30 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,234 motor carriers operating 37 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | 18.92 | 132.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 | 8.01 | 124.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 41.50 | 36.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.38 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 37-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 261474: 75 inspections across 23 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in CO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service | 14 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 |
| Total violations | 57 (10 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 8, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, and building materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,234 peer carriers operating 37 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 55 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 57 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 37 power units on file.
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