Vance Brothers LLC
USDOT 144525 · MC-142801 · Kansas City, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Vance Brothers LLC is a corporation based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 263 power units and 221 drivers, which ranks it #35 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 43 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 38.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 1.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Vance Brothers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 144525 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-142801 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5201 Brighton Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130 |
| Phone | (816) 595-7263 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 144525.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 173 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 199 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.84 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,778,268 miles reported for 2025 – about 10,564 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 124 CDL drivers; 211 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Vance Brothers LLC | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.2% | 18.3% | 15.8% | 109% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 18% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 43 | 42 with a driver check, 34 with a vehicle check, 46 BASIC violations recorded, 11 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 3, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Vance Brothers LLC?
Vance Brothers LLC is registered with USDOT number 144525 and operating authority MC-142801.
How many trucks does Vance Brothers LLC have?
It reports 263 power units (71 tractors, 173 straight trucks) and 199 trailers, with 221 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 4, 2026).
Where is Vance Brothers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Missouri 64130.
What is the out-of-service rate of Vance Brothers LLC?
Over 24 months, 38.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.