VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
456821
MC Number
238157
Fleet Size
195
Total Drivers
200
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in GRAND MEADOW, Minnesota, operating 195 power units with 200 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 20 crashes on file (2 fatal, 10 with injuries). FMCSA records show 604 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Minnesota is 9.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.7% across 74,717 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
604
Total
68%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Great West Casualty Co — eff. Nov 27, 2020
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
20
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (USDOT #456821) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's safety record?
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC has 604 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 20 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operate?
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operates 195 power units with 200 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC transport hazardous materials?
No. VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC located?
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is based in GRAND MEADOW, Minnesota at 73137 ST HWY 16, 55936. Phone: (507) 754-5558.
What are VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's out-of-service rates?
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.6%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.