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VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

73137 ST HWY 16 · Grand Meadow, MN 55936

Authorized: Property
(507) 754-5558 Tap to call
  • MC #238157
  • USDOT #456821 USDOT Active
  • 195
    Power Units
  • 200
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a Grand Meadow, MN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Minnesota. This company has 195 truck(s) in their fleet and 200 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-238157 and their USDOT number is 456821.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/05/2026 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 18,100,137 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 63 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 51 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 45 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 38 inspections (past 24 months) California — 37 inspections (past 24 months) California — 37 inspections (past 24 months) California — 37 inspections (past 24 months) California — 37 inspections (past 24 months) California — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 14 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 10 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 9 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 40 states over the past 24 months: NM (63), IA (51), CO (45), SD (38), CA (37), TN (29), MT (27), WA (26), UT (26), NE (25), TX (21), AZ (21), +28 more. Home base: Grand Meadow, Minnesota.

Safety Record

103 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 3
    Fatal
  • 8
    Injury
  • 12
    Tow
  • 23
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.35 54 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 33 Vehicle Maintenance 5.4 154 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 3

Inspection Summary

  • 624
    Total
  • 397
    Clean
  • 227
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 144 unique codes

Critical 45

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS35× OOS×35 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles5× OOS×5 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.120(b)(1)Improper securement of metal coils transported vertically1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130(b)Item not properly prepared for transport1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130(c)Improper restraint/securement of item1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.7× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp14× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
  • 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
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit19× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3

Hours of Service 17

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV2× SW 5
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours2× SW 5
  • 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number4× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 70

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.25(a)Improper Lamp Mounting1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
73137 ST HWY 16
GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936
Mailing Address
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
PO BOX 414
GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936

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Same physical address 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
VALLEY FORWARDING INC
Grand Meadow, MN
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—2415642215212

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
VALLEY FORWARDING INC
Grand Meadow, MN
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—2415642215212

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