VS Express Inc
USDOT 1649745 · MC-607280 · Grand Rapids, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
VS Express Inc is a company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 148 power units and 148 drivers, which ranks it #98 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 236 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 33.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 12 tow-away), or 9.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | VS Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1649745 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-607280 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 99 Monroe Ave Nw Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 |
| Phone | (248) 590-0260 |
| First registered | May 29, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1649745.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 148 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 148 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 18,500,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 125,000 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 148 CDL drivers; 148 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | VS Express Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.0% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 75% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 111% higher than average |
| Inspections | 236 | 236 with a driver check, 97 with a vehicle check, 143 BASIC violations recorded, 12 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of VS Express Inc?
VS Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1649745 and operating authority MC-607280.
How many trucks does VS Express Inc have?
It reports 148 power units (148 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 148 trailers, with 148 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 26, 2026).
Where is VS Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503.
What is the out-of-service rate of VS Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.