HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3045869-valdez-innovations-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
VALDEZ INNOVATIONS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (818) 216-5296, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1200481.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 14 · California avg 19.8%
4 of 16 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
33 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 58 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 25 | 3 | 75.8% | 71.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 12.1% | 3.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 12.1% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 4 | 4 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 4 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTNRV | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Gear box/mounting bracket cracked Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTGBMC | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPAS | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | Burbank, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3045869 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1200481 |
| Legal name | VALDEZ INNOVATIONS INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 2,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 6, 2017 · 9 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction
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 VALDEZ INNOVATIONS INC
What does VALDEZ INNOVATIONS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for VALDEZ INNOVATIONS INC (MC1200481), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about VALDEZ INNOVATIONS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking VALDEZ INNOVATIONS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3045869. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (818) 216-5296, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1200481, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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