HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1420088-valentin-h-baltazar/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
VALENTIN H BALTAZAR
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Jul 3, 2023. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.6% vs California average 19.8%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (323) 336-6996, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC537188.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC537188 | — | TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. RRG Policy TB0000037401 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 27, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
16 of 45 · California avg 19.8%
3 of 63 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 20, 2026 | NV | 2 | 5 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | OR | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | OR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | OR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NV | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 3, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
78 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 23 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 104 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 20 | 78.2% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 0 | 15.4% | 16.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 2.6% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 3 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTBW | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2024 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1420088 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC537188 |
| Legal name | VALENTIN H BALTAZAR |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 55,000 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Jul 3, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 27, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 22, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherCanned And Plastic Goods
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about VALENTIN H BALTAZAR
What does VALENTIN H BALTAZAR's operating authority allow?
MC537188: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VALENTIN H BALTAZAR is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Mar 22, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking VALENTIN H BALTAZAR?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1420088. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (323) 336-6996, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC537188, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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