VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2071995 • 2837 S EAST AVE, FRESNO, CA, 93725
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-728961 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 22, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-010032 | ON FILE | Jun 17, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 51 MS TM3063 | ON FILE | May 1, 2010 | Jul 17, 2011 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-010032 | CANCELLED | Jun 17, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-008073 | REPLACED | May 1, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BUI-008073 | REPLACED | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2021 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-0278035 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-0278035 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | MR-8254X694-11-CAG | REPLACED | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2017 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | MR-8254X694-11-CAG | REPLACED | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9880267 01 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2010 | May 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010032 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008073 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008073 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010032 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-0278035 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | MR-8254X694-11-CAG | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-0278035 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 51 MS TM3063 | CARGO | Jul 17, 2011 | Jul 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | MR-8254X694-11-CAG | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9880267 01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-728961 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC728961 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2021 |
| MC728961 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 26, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC728961 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 21, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC728961 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 16, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC728961 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 15, 2010 | REVOKED | May 9, 2011 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 108 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 108 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.204D-HMSPS | Emergency response phone number missing | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHHC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (108 inspections)
Showing 50 of 108
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.674090 / -121.459795 | ...362975 | VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 12, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT101/.2mi N of E MIDDLE AV | ...362976 | VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 14, 2019 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2017 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2014 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2013 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2012 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records