VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

DOT 456821 MC 238157 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
922 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 17.79% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 3.57% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
195 units

Drivers: 200

Trailers: 265 (265 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

73137 ST HWY 16, GRAND MEADOW, MN, 55936

Phone Number

(507) 754-5558

Mailing Address

PO BOX 414, GRAND MEADOW, MN, 55936

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(507) 754-5667

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

Inactive

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-11-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-05-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-01-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1992-06-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1992-02-24 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-03-26 RENUMBERED PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2020-11-27 BIPD/Primary MCP65550A $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2020-05-15 BIPD/Primary AMCA 00000003-00 $1,000,000 BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-05-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-05-07 BIPD/Primary AMCA 00000003-01 $1,000,000 BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-12-16 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2020-05-07 BIPD/Primary AMCA00000003-01 $1,000,000 BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-12-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2019-08-01 BIPD/Primary MCP51421A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2020-06-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2018-08-01 BIPD B-13497 $1,000,000 PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. 2019-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-05-18 BIPD/Primary MCP04112A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2018-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-05-01 BIPD/Primary MCP04112A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2017-05-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-05-01 BIPD CAX0000012 $1,000,000 COREPOINTE INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-04-01 BIPD/Primary CT750370-3802-111 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2012-05-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-04-06 BIPD/Primary CT7503704602-021 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-04-06 BIPD/Primary CL479481 $1,000,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2002-05-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1999-04-06 BIPD/Primary AHZ4592914 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2000-04-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-04-06 CARGO IHZ4592916 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2000-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-04-06 BIPD/Primary 1E68052 99 $1,000,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1999-04-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-04-05 BIPD/Primary 1E68052 99 $1,000,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1998-04-06 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-01-06 BIPD/Primary 1E68052 99 $1,000,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1998-04-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-09-26 BIPD/Primary CLP36286A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 1998-04-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1994-05-18 BIPD/Full (2) CLP36286A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 1997-09-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

17.79%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

922 inspections · 164 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

3.57%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

140 inspections · 5 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 922 Last inspection: Jul 27, 2026 Total crashes: 193

FMCSA Inspection Records (922 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 27, 2026

R513156041

Level 2 OK PTRB 1XPED49X...

Jul 24, 2026

0967761377

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XPED49X...

Jul 23, 2026

5012Q5OM1C

1 viol.
Level 2 NM KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 23, 2026

5940001014

Level 3 AR PETERBILT 1XPTP4TX...

Jul 23, 2026

T447000252

1 viol.
Level 3 NE FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHPDV...

Jul 23, 2026

MOREM06568

1 viol.
Level 3 MI PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jul 22, 2026

UGA8001011

1 viol.
Level 2 CA PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jul 21, 2026

5008770043

Level 3 IL PETE 1XPXD49X...

Jul 21, 2026

HP00640103

Level 2 KS PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jul 20, 2026

HP74000093

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jul 17, 2026

0967761360

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XPED49X...

Jul 13, 2026

460L000112

6 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IA KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 10, 2026

T196000274

1 viol.
Level 3 NE PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jul 7, 2026

LAABS00992

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 LA PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jul 6, 2026

446S000082

1 viol.
Level 3 IA PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...
Total Inspections

922

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

922

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (193 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 22, 2026

MN • MN0261730174

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Apr 3, 2026

IL • ILX004192910

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 1, 2026

ND • ND0001180272

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2026

IA • IA2601530417

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 13, 2026

OH • OH0265034885

Fatal

Fatal

2

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2026

AR • AR2026506055

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 22, 2026

NC • NC0108379976

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2025

IA • IA2501516703

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 18, 2025

CA • CA8552502680

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 2025

TX • TX78PEHQE12F

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jul 22, 2025

FL • FL2647165905

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 4, 2025

NC • NC0108144582

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 20, 2025

IA • IA2501483105

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2025

FL • FL2646458305

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Feb 6, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25007683

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

11

Injury Crashes

108

Total Crashes

193

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

441

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 60
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 45
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 332
OOS: 121

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 4

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

922
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

195
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

195

154 owned

Trailers

265

265 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

200

CDL Drivers: 200
Interstate: 200
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

140

Out of Service: 5
OOS Rate: 3.57%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 200
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away Building Materials Machinery Fresh Produce Intermodal Oilfield Grain/Feed Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

195

Power Units

195

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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