VELA TRANSPORT LLC

DOT 1469183 MC 554920 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
99 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 22.22% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 14.29% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
31 units

Drivers: 31

Trailers: 60 (60 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

5427 CRIPPEN AVE SW, WYOMING, MI, 49548

Phone Number

(616) 425-5270

Mailing Address

5427 CRIPPEN AVE SW, WYOMING, MI, 49548

Cell Phone

(616) 425-5270

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(616) 278-0230

Business Organization

LLC

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
20 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-03-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-04-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-04-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-04-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-06-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-07-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2006-05-01 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC554920 2006-05-01

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA260073 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA250074 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA240071 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA230067 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA220063 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA210067 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA200076 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA190080 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA180067 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA170068 $750,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-08-11 BIPD/Primary CA 2100645 $750,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2017-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA 2100645 $750,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2016-08-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-04-04 BIPD/Primary LFO0001757 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-04-04 BIPD/Primary LFO0001757 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2015-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-05 BIPD/Primary TP 9881397 01 $750,000 ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2014-04-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-04-04 BIPD/Primary H08673342 001 $750,000 ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS… 2013-05-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA0758725 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-04-04 BIPD/Primary CA0641809 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-04-04 BIPD/Primary TRV5581800 $750,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-04-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-04-04 BIPD/Primary MAC9064505 00 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMP… 2010-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-06-22 BIPD/Primary GT101129 $750,000 AMERICAN EQUITY SPECIALTY INS… 2008-04-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

22.22%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

99 inspections · 22 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

14.29%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

21 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 99 Last inspection: Jun 19, 2026 Total crashes: 43

FMCSA Inspection Records (99 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 19, 2026

MYERD01774

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MI INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jun 12, 2026

MYERD01768

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MI FRHT 1FUJGLDR...

May 11, 2026

W125004499

1 viol.
Level 2 MO KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Apr 13, 2026

BURGM07220

1 viol.
Level 3 MI KW 1XKYD49X...

Mar 15, 2026

V262230207

1 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJGLBG...

Jan 26, 2026

2638004616

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jan 13, 2026

5224000974

Level 1 IN KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Jan 12, 2026

9667001217

1 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 4, 2026

1458000471

1 viol.
Level 3 GA PETERBILT 1XPHDB9X...

Dec 9, 2025

V252142067

Level 2 TX ITNL 3HSDZAPR...

Nov 25, 2025

9955000179

Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Nov 21, 2025

5014010921

Level 3 MS FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 4, 2025

I5Z3042719

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGLBG...

Oct 31, 2025

NESBA02438

1 viol.
Level 2 MI FRHT 1FUJGLBG...

Oct 15, 2025

HERLK02745

3 viol.
Level 2 MI PTRB 1XPBD49X...
Total Inspections

99

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

99

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (43 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 27, 2026

KY • KY0073300445

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2025

KY • KY0073274426

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 17, 2025

IL • ILX004032999

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 20, 2025

WV • WV0202523466

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2025

AR • AR2025518386

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 3, 2025

MI • MI0003456053

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 5, 2025

AR • AR2025500941

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 2, 2024

MI • MI0003378074

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 1, 2024

IL • ILX003486999

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 15, 2024

TX • TX6SEAHQE192

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 17, 2023

OH • OH0233084664

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 1, 2023

PA • PA303990800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 20, 2022

IL • ILX002868634

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 3, 2022

TX • TX6FXAHQE1KR

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2022

SC • SC0022270447

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

15

Total Crashes

43

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

81

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 12
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 57
OOS: 9

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

99
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

31
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

31

31 owned

Trailers

60

60 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

31

CDL Drivers: 31
Interstate: 31
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

21

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 14.29%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 31
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

31

Power Units

31

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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