A VALDEZ LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3659320 • 6712 FORCE ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77020
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1264468 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 28108-DF5E08-25 | ON FILE | Jun 18, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 28108-DF5E08-25 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0598 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3101611796 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2023 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3101611796 | CANCELLED | Jun 18, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3101611796 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA03815093 | REPLACED | Jun 18, 2021 | Jun 18, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 28108-DF5E08-25 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 28108-DF5E08-25 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MIT-UKNAP2300164-0598 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3101611796 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3101611796 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3101611796 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA03815093 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2023 | Jun 18, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1264468 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2025 |
| MC1264468 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 22, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MC1264468 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2023 |
| MC1264468 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
11 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 7 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 2 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:177.804(b)(3) | Hazmat shipping papers not accessible | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (25 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 5300 MCCARTY ST | ...A64288 | A VALDEZ LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jun 17, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONROE | S 10500 IH45 S | ...A64288 | A VALDEZ LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records