VALLEY PROTEINS LLC
USDOT 36807 • DBA: DARLING INGREDIENTS INC • 5601 N MACARTHUR, IRVING, TX, 75038
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-1633049 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1633049 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2024 | — | 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
18 states • 308 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from latest 100 of 308 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (308 inspections)
Showing 50 of 308
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MANNINGTON TWP | Rt 540 (Hawks Bridge Road) | ...LD3482 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FAYETTEVILLE | 301 | ...341090 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC |
| Jan 9, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILMINGTON | I-495 VIETNAM VETS MEM HWY | ...LD3482 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | SALUDA | CHAPPELLS HWY | ...LD3524 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PENN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...LD3545 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMERON | 1 | ...MG3757 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | GAFFNEY | OLD GEORGIA HWY | ...MG3761 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Jun 7, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENSON | 95 | ...GJ3673 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BETHEL | 13 | ...LD3535 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC |
| Jun 1, 2024 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | COLUMBIA | I20 | ...LD3530 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| May 29, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SALUDA | CHAPPELLS HWY | ...LD3522 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| May 15, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARD | DANIEL AVE | ...LD3523 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Apr 17, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMDEN | INTERSTATE 20 | ...LD3526 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC |
| Apr 10, 2024 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGEVILLE | CANNON RD @ CONRAIL RD | ...JD2457 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 2001 S | ...LD3476 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Mar 28, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...LD3497 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Mar 18, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US50 OCEAN GATEWAY | ...GJ3663 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Feb 29, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON | 40 | ...LD3497 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Feb 28, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...167947 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Feb 10, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | 13 | ...JD2504 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUGUSTA | PEACH ORCHARD RD NEAR PINE HAVEN RD | ...LD3491 | VALLEY PROTEINS LLC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MAGNOLIA | 117 | ...164909 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Dec 16, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKINGHAM | 74 | ...V6LSMG | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Nov 2, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0015 S | ...LD3511 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
| Oct 16, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | W MARKET ST | ...LD3472 | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records