HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/456821-valley-transportation-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (507) 754-5558, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC238157.
- 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) | MC238157 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP65550A · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Nov 27, 2020 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
90 of 282 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
4 of 592 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | NM | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | CO | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
431 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 124 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 648 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 330 | 119 | 76.6% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 55 | 0 | 12.8% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 41 | 0 | 9.5% | 14.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 40 | 40 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 18 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 15 | 1 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 9 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 8 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 8 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 7 | 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 Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Concord, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | South Huntingdon Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Ashland, MN | 0 | 3 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Colona Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Runnells, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Vermillion (Township Of), OH | 2 | 2 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Conway, AR | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Mills River, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 456821 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC238157 |
| Legal name | VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 195 |
| Drivers | 200 |
| Annual mileage | 18,100,137 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 3, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 28, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC238157: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC238157: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
What does VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC238157: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 456821. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (507) 754-5558, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC238157, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (507) 754-5558
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY FORWARDING INC Broker |
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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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