Freight Carrier/broker · Grand Meadow, MN
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
73137 ST HWY 16 · Grand Meadow, MN 55936
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(507) 754-5558
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- MC #238157
- USDOT #456821 USDOT Active
- 195Power Units
- 200Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a Grand Meadow, MN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: 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 Oct 23, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- 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
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Intermodal Containers
- Oilfield Equipment
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Agricultural / Farm Supplies
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 42 states over the past 24 months: NM (59), CO (47), IA (42), SD (37), CA (36), TN (29), UT (24), MT (24), NE (24), WA (23), TX (21), MN (19), +30 more. Home base: Grand Meadow, Minnesota.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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2Fatal
- 8Injury
- 9Tow
- 19Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.7
54
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.15
33
Vehicle Maintenance
6.25
155
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.08
4
Inspection Summary
- 594Total
- 367Clean
- 227With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 147 unique codes
Critical 44
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles
- 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.120(b)(1)Improper securement of metal coils transported vertically
- 393.130(b)Item not properly prepared for transport
- 393.207C-SSLMSSuspension - A spring leaf is missing or separated
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 11
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Hours of Service 15
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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 Time
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 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 hours
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 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 official
- 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.
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 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.
- 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 malfunctions
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
Vehicle Maintenance 77
- 393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted
- 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.25(a)Improper Lamp Mounting
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle
- 393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.48A-BSRFSHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
- 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required
Locations
Physical Address
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC73137 ST HWY 16
GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936
Mailing Address
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INCPO BOX 414
GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936