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Freight Carrier/broker · Grand Meadow, MN

VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

Name: VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
Address: 73137 ST HWY 16, GRAND MEADOW, MN, 55936, US
Telephone: (507) 754-5558

73137 ST HWY 16 · Grand Meadow, MN 55936

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #238157
USDOT #456821 USDOT Active

195
Power Units
200
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity 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 Jun 28, 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
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

104 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

2
Fatal
9
Injury
11
Tow
22
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.46 52 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 35 Vehicle Maintenance 5.64 155 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 3

Inspection Summary

625
Total
398
Clean
227
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 143 unique codes

Critical 44

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 ATIS38× OOS×38 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 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 on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×3 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
393.9B-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
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured11× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit5× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle5× 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 Lamp11× OOS×2 SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× 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 11

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× 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 limit18× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3

Hours of Service 16

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
395.20BELDNVHOS (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 official3× 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.2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 72

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss2× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× 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-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× 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
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× 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
393.55(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
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
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.1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19978× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown5× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19975× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown4× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19932× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
396.7Unsafe operations forbidden1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher7× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative6× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment2× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1

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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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 143 unique codes

Critical 44

Unsafe Driving 11

Hours of Service 16

Vehicle Maintenance 72

Locations

Location on Map

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