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Freight Carrier · Brownsville, TX

VALLEY TRUCKING CO INC

Name: VALLEY TRUCKING CO INC
Address: 4550 JAIME J ZAPATA AVE, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78521, US
Telephone: (800) 945-4511

4550 JAIME J ZAPATA AVE · Brownsville, TX 78521

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(800) 945-4511 Tap to call

MC #118341
USDOT #136490 USDOT Active

82
Power Units
82
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VALLEY TRUCKING CO INC is a Brownsville, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 82 truck(s) in their fleet and 82 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-118341 and their USDOT number is 136490.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/31/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/31/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 8,211,183 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
1
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.4 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 30 Vehicle Maintenance 2.08 78 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 2

Inspection Summary

424
Total
307
Clean
117
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 23

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle4× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 17

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× 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 Time1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD3× SW 5
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically3× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× 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.4× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× 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
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 36

393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× 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
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

VALLEY TRUCKING CO INC
4550 JAIME J ZAPATA AVE
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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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 89 unique codes

Critical 23

Hours of Service 17

Unsafe Driving 12

Vehicle Maintenance 36

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

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