Vinco Inc
USDOT 996435 · Forest Lake, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Vinco Inc is a corporation based in Forest Lake, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 96 power units and 120 drivers, which ranks it #110 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 51 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 44.4% of vehicle inspections and 7.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, utilities, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Vinco Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 996435 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 18995 Forest Blvd N, Forest Lake, MN 55025 |
| Phone | (651) 982-4642 |
| First registered | Jan 3, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 996435.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 45 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.25 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 45.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,300,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 13,542 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 25 CDL drivers; 120 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Vinco Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 44.4% | 20.5% | 19.6% | 117% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 135% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 78% lower than average |
| Inspections | 51 | 51 with a driver check, 27 with a vehicle check, 55 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated Jul 5, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Vinco Inc?
Vinco Inc is registered with USDOT number 996435.
How many trucks does Vinco Inc have?
It reports 96 power units (1 tractors, 95 straight trucks) and 45 trailers, with 120 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 16, 2026).
Where is Vinco Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025.
What is the out-of-service rate of Vinco Inc?
Over 24 months, 44.4% of vehicle inspections and 7.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.