VALDEZ TRANSPORTATION INC
DENVER, NC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VALDEZ TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3388362) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): SAMUEL VALDEZ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — STAR MUTUAL RRG · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3388362/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281696 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSTAR MUTUAL RRGPolicy effective Dec 2, 2025
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1096991ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 43 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 12.5% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VALDEZ TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in DENVER, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3388362. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 43 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VALDEZ TRANSPORTATION INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Denver, NC. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 35% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (6) and NC (5), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
17.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLIFTA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Dodge, Big tex, and Bigt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,696 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.57 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 1.31 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88167219 | Jun 15, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 88125373 | Jun 12, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 87846285 | May 14, 2026 | VT | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87549499 | Apr 9, 2026 | FL | 1 | HOBE SOUND FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 87332141 | Mar 18, 2026 | KS | 1 | ks-russell-county---167 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86976289 | Feb 5, 2026 | NC | 1 | US70 NEAR NC58 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85982036 | Oct 6, 2025 | PA | 1 | pa-sb-rest-area--i81-nuangola |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85861591 | Sep 22, 2025 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85796045 | Sep 15, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.104B-C | No |
| 85491562 | Aug 14, 2025 | LA | 2 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85257589 | Jul 17, 2025 | IA | 2 | HWY 18 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 85014533 | Jun 19, 2025 | AR | 1 | ATKINS AR |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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5 | 393.106C1-C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60E | Yes |
| 84934908 | Jun 11, 2025 | NC | 1 | I40 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.205C | No |
| 84837411 | May 29, 2025 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 84831146 | May 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| 84638533 | May 12, 2025 | AL | 1 | PINE LEVEL AL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.9A-LLPL, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 84414847 | Apr 16, 2025 | SC | 3 | FAIR PLAY SC |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.24, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 84113555 | Mar 6, 2025 | GA | 1 | CAMAK GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 393.104F4-C | No |
| 84065650 | Mar 6, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.48A-BIHE | Yes |
| 83581113 | Jan 9, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82681749 | Sep 12, 2024 | NC | 1 | I 40 WEST AT US 601 |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 390.21(b) | Yes |
| 82630840 | Sep 6, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82567292 | Sep 2, 2024 | TN | 1 | CLARKSVILLE TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82516280 | Aug 23, 2024 | TN | 1 | OOLTEWAH TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82059083 | Jul 6, 2024 | NC | 1 | I-77 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY4052004200 | Oct 18, 2024 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 22, 2020 | MC1096991-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 12109-0471A6-25 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 2, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA989314799 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 4, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA989314799 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 4, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA989314799 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 12, 2024 | Jul 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1025814100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1025814100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 19, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1025814100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1025814100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2024 | Oct 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1025814100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1025814100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2023 | Jun 10, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS122732 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2022 | Jun 10, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS116265 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2021 | Jun 10, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2237673 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2020 | Jun 10, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 5, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 2, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 4, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 14, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 25, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 10, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 12, 2023
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Jun 10, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 10, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2022
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Jun 10, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 22, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| STANTON TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PINE LEVEL AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| WEIGH STATION | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ATKINS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| SALINE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BROOKSVILLE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| HOBE SOUND FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MILTON FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.15(i)(5)(i) | Onboard Recording Device does not display the total hours of driving on this date. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.15(i)(5)(iii) | Onboard Recording Device does not display total miles driving this date. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1096991
common · ACTIVE · MC
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STAR MUTUAL RRG
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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43 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify VALDEZ TRANSPORTATION INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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