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Freight Carrier · Homestead, FL

VALDES SERVICES INC

1430 NE 12TH STREET · Homestead, FL 33033

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #1641324
USDOT #3444953 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VALDES SERVICES INC is a Homestead, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1641324 and their USDOT number is 3444953.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/26/2026 · last updated Jun 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 30,308 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: MN (2), TX (1), TN (1), IL (1), FL (1), WI (1), UT (1), GA (1). Home base: Homestead, Florida.

Safety Record

1 Acute/Critical 16 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 20.03 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 8.06 5 Vehicle Maintenance 9.71 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.62 1

Inspection Summary

9
Total
1
Clean
8
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 13

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
393.128No/improper securement of vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.76A-SBSleeper Berth - Does not meet dimensional requirements1× SW 3
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.8(e)(1)Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status (critical)0× SW 0

Locations

Physical Address

VALDES SERVICES INC
1430 NE 12TH STREET
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

Mailing Address

VALDES SERVICES INC
1430 NE 12ST
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

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