State Directory • VT
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Trucking Companies in Vermont

Look up active commercial motor carriers registered in Vermont. Verify USDOT safety scores, MC operating authority, fleet power units, and liability insurance on file with the US Department of Transportation.

Verified Fleets 1+ Profiles
Status 100% Active DOT
National Truck OOS 21.4% US failure benchmark
Driver OOS Average 5.5% HOS & logbook ceiling
Primary Liability $750k–$1M Form BMC-91X filing
State Regulator Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Commercial enforcement

Active Motor Carriers in Vermont

Showing 12 of 1 Fleets

STATE FREIGHT & CORRIDOR ANALYSIS

Commercial Freight Operations & Corridors in Vermont

Vermont is an essential hub in the American supply chain. Primary commercial motor carriers operating in the state rely on I-89, I-91, and US-7 to transport dairy, artisan foods, maple products, timber, specialized machinery, and Canadian cross-border cargo.

Major warehousing, freight consolidation, and intermodal drayage operations anchor across Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland. Whether booking spot freight or dispatching full truckloads (FTL), auditing carrier credentials registered in Vermont protects your business against stolen cargo, double brokering, and regulatory shutdowns.

3 Critical Checks Before Booking a Vermont Motor Carrier

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Operating Authority Scope (Interstate vs Intrastate) Check whether the carrier holds active Federal Interstate Authority (MC or FF number) or only intrastate authority. If they haul cargo that originated outside Vermont (like port containers or rail trailers), they must hold active federal MC operating authority.
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Roadside Inspection Out-of-Service Rates (OOS%) Audit the carrier's 24-month roadside inspection history. The national average out-of-service rate is 21.4% for commercial vehicles and 5.5% for drivers. Fleets significantly exceeding these benchmarks face higher chances of roadside impoundment and delivery delays.
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Active Insurance Filings & State Requirements Confirm active electronic Form BMC-91 or BMC-91X on file with FMCSA ($750,000 legal minimum; $1,000,000 standard). For intrastate-only fleets, verify $750,000 (Form E) enforced by Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles.

Weigh Stations & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement in Vermont

Vermont DMV Commercial Vehicle Safety Unit inspects logging trucks and cross-border commercial traffic along the I-89 and I-91 arteries.

During standard Level 1 full inspections and Level 2 walk-arounds, state troopers check commercial vehicle brake systems, steering mechanisms, tire tread depth, frame integrity, and electronic logging device (ELD) hours-of-service compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont Trucking

Common questions about state motor carrier compliance, insurance rules, and safety records.

Search their USDOT or MC number here on CarrierSafetyData. Check that their operating status is Active, verify they have at least $750,000 to $1,000,000 in liability insurance on file, and check their recent roadside inspection scores.

For freight moving across state lines, federal rules require at least $750,000 in auto liability, though most brokers mandate $1,000,000. For intrastate hauling within Vermont, Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles requires a minimum of $750,000 (Form E).

Commercial fleets in Vermont carry heavy volumes along I-89, I-91, and US-7, transporting goods like dairy, artisan foods, maple products, timber, specialized machinery, and Canadian cross-border cargo. Major warehouse distribution hubs center around Burlington, Montpelier, and Rutland.

Vermont DMV Commercial Vehicle Safety Unit inspects logging trucks and cross-border commercial traffic along the I-89 and I-91 arteries. State officers pull trucks onto scales to check vehicle weight, brakes, tires, and driver hours-of-service logs.

During winter weather, state law requires commercial trucks to carry and mount tire traction chains on designated highway passes. State troopers inspect tire chains and check brake overheating on steep downhill descents.

Motor carriers can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the official federal FMCSA DataQ system. Providing court dismissal receipts or repair work orders allows state review officers to review and remove the citation from public records.

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