Vaughn Industries LLC
Carey, OH
Profile data updated Oct 18, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
139
Power Units
528
Drivers
FMCSA since 2005 (21 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2005. Based in Carey, OH, they operate a fleet of 139 power units with 88 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Sprinter Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Vaughn Industries LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 119 | 0 | 0 | 119 |
| Tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Trailers | 63 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| Van 1-8 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Van 9-15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Vaughn Industries LLC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 88
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,093,771 miles (2019)
Driver Information
528
Total Drivers
88
CDL Drivers
528
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC
6 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 7, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Dorsey, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 40% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 30% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 30% |
Trailers (4 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 | 4 |
| Mort | 1 |
| Laro | 1 |
| Globe Camp | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 |
| Equipment Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 30 ft | 1 |
| 53 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 2 |
| 1 axle | 1 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 10% |
| Dorsey | 1 | 10% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 10% |
| Globe Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 10% |
| Ram | 1 | 10% |
| Larson Cable Trailers | 1 | 10% |
| International | 1 | 10% |
| Moritz International | 1 | 10% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 10% |
| Brooks Brothers | 1 | 10% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (10 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNU1719 | OH | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| TRP2339 | OH | Dorsey Tra SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| PLS4399 | OH | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| TTJ8348 | OH | Globe Camp SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| PNP5730 | OH | Dodg TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| TTU8970 | OH | Laro SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| PIK9684 | OH | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| TTU8962 | OH | Mort SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| PNK6111 | OH | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| TQE8003 | OH | Truk STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (10 shown)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
5
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/03/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/31/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
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.
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
Of 3 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces · 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | OH | AUGLAIZE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Bus (9–15 seats) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 06/25/2025 | OH | CRANE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/03/2025 | OH | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Sprinter Van and Box Truck.
Is VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC's authority currently active?
VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC been in business?
VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2005, making their authority approximately 21 years, 2 months old.
Where is VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC located?
VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC is physically located at 1201 EAST FINDLAY STREET, CAREY, OH 43316-9686.
Roadside Inspection History 5 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MI, OH. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.16AD — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-03 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-31 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-17 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-17 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 3 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
3 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for VAUGHN INDUSTRIES LLC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
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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