Vanguard Transport INC
Houston, TX
DBA: VANGUARD
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
6
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 2023. Based in Houston, TX, they operate a fleet of 6 power units with 5 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Intermodal.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Vanguard Transport INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 0 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Vanguard Transport INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 5
MCS-150 Mileage: 120,067 miles (2025)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
5
CDL Drivers
5
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC
16 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 4, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc, Cimc Vehicles Group Co. Equipment breakdown: 8 INTERMODAL CHASSIS, 8 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 8 | 42% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 42% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 16% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Othr | 1 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Ajxe | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| Incomplete Trailer Chassis | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 40 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | 42% |
| Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | 4 | 21% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 2 | 11% |
| Jind | 1 | 5% |
| Cheetah Chassis | 1 | 5% |
| Hercules Ajax | 1 | 5% |
| Horizon Trailers | 1 | 5% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 5% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (19 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R723558 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| R779624 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2426524 | ME | Cmic INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| BYR00904 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 3828508 | ME | Jind INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| R840223 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2694990 | ME | Othr INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2026 |
| 682682T | TN | Othr INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 473239T | TN | Prat INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 473240T | TN | Prat INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| R707013 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jul 2025 |
| U411454 | TN | Ajxe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 554096T | TN | CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 7425K62 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2025 |
| 473238T | TN | Prat INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | May 2025 |
| 228C548 | TX | Othr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| R715667 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| R732960 | UK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| 241C315 | UK | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: TX (8) · TN (6) · ME (3) · UK (2)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 19)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
15
Inspections
24 months
54
Violations
Total found
8
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+0.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+5.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 05/25/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | TX | Full | 5 | 2 |
| 01/07/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 10 | 3 |
| 12/30/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 09/04/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 6 | 1 |
| 07/30/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 7 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2025 | TX | Full | 5 | ✓ |
| 05/29/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/16/2025 | TX | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 01/08/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 10/21/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | ✓ |
| 08/24/2024 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CS SPS 6093813-00 | $750,000 | 11/22/2025 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002616-01 | 11/22/2024 | 11/22/2025 | CANCEL | |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000002616-00 | 11/22/2023 | 11/22/2024 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/16/2024 | TX | LA PORTE, TX | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC is inferred to operate: Reefer and Intermodal.
Is VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC's authority currently active?
VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC been in business?
VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2023, making their authority approximately 2 years, 8 months old.
Where is VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC located?
VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC is physically located at 7003 BRYTON PARK DR, HOUSTON, TX 77083.
Roadside Inspection History 15 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC has been inspected 15 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, TN. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 33%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75G-LOAD — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-25 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-01-07 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 10 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-12-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-09-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | — |
| 2025-06-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-25 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | — |
| 2025-05-29 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-04-16 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-01-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-21 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | — |
| 2024-08-24 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
35 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for VANGUARD TRANSPORT INC, of which 8 (23%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 7 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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