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VALLEY STEEL RECYCLING LLC

USDOT 4099601 • 5800 HONDURAS AVE, MCALLEN, TX, 78503

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,099,601
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Texas
Phone
9569921622
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
250,000
Physical Address
5800 HONDURAS AVE, MCALLEN, TX, 78503
Mailing Address
9180 N MOOREFIELD RD, MISSION, TX, 78573
Contact
Phone: 9569921622

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 47.2%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 23.8 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
12%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
36
Violations
123
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
47.2%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
2.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 36 inspections

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (123 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors813Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate817Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp60—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak53—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak43—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation31—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects336Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements203General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C1No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ACab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)Operating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
47.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
+23.8 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.42vs nat'l 1.80
+1.62 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 25, 202687424316US 77 SB REST AREATXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11, 393.47A, 396.3A1BNo
Mar 20, 202687397433RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3392.9A2-C, 393.104F3, 393.110Yes
Feb 16, 202687103314RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1393.55D3No
Feb 13, 202687102591IH69E NBTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.207A, 393.75A3, 393.60CYes
Jan 21, 202686900042RoadsideTXLevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER2393.23PT, 393.9Yes
Jan 15, 202686840992RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER3393.45B2UV, 393.55D3, 393.75AYes
Dec 17, 202586606941FM511 NBTXLevel 2ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9, 396.5B-HLOWNo
Dec 10, 202586555038US 77 SB REST AREATXLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER2393.45UV, 393.45B2UVNo
Dec 3, 20258649355817M IH69E SBTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7396.3A1B, 396.3A1, 393.45B2UVNo
Dec 3, 202586554950IH69E SB SOUTH OF SATXLevel 1ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR9393.75A3, 393.45B2UV, 392.2RGYes
Aug 8, 202585459199RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR6393.134, 393.203A, 393.203EYes
Aug 6, 202585444396IH2 WBTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2UV, 393.55E, 393.75AYes
Mar 6, 202584095432US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER6392.2RG, 393.45PC, 393.45B2UVYes
Feb 11, 202585383979BRYANTXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 11, 202583895454IH2 WB SVC RDTXLevel 3BENL SEMI-TRAILER4393.11TU, 393.134, 393.55EYes
Jan 8, 202583592432US 83 WB LANE WEST OTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 30, 202483518567US 83 EB LANE WEST OTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 19, 202483218855US281 NBTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER6393.75A2, 392.2RG, 393.45B2UVNo
Oct 17, 202482941226RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER4393.9, 393.11TL, 393.203CNo
Sep 19, 202482736607US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(b)(2), 393.75(a)(3), 396.5(b)Yes
Sep 17, 202482706974US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER3393.11, 393.9(a)Yes
Aug 15, 202482410549US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Aug 5, 202482375603RoadsideTXLevel 2OVER SEMI-TRAILER12393.9(a), 390.21(a), 393.11No
Aug 5, 202482328285ALAMO WEIGHT STRIP WTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9(a), 393.11, 393.45No
Jul 29, 202482362250RoadsideTXLevel 2DORS SEMI-TRAILER3393.75(a)(3), 393.23Yes
Jul 9, 202482086170US281 SB US281 SBTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.9(a), 393.11Yes
Jun 5, 202481949498IH-069E IN CAMERON CO. (1-37)TXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.203(e)No
Jun 3, 202481798301RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 29, 202481759421US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11, 393.9(a)No
Feb 21, 202480931331LAT:27 10' 57.3NTXLevel 2—4383.23(a)(2), 392.9(a)(2), 396.17(c)Yes
Feb 15, 202480907991LAT:27 10' 57.3NTXLevel 3—1392.2No
Feb 12, 202480875496LAT:27 10' 57.3NTXLevel 1—4393.47(e), 393.53(b), 392.2No
Jan 23, 202480680036LAT:27 10' 57.3NTXLevel 2—3393.11, 393.43(a), 392.2Yes
Jan 23, 202480687988IH-069E IN CAMERON CO. (1-37)TXLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Oct 27, 202380064119RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3390.21(a), 393.48(a), 393.55(e)No
Jul 13, 202379177067US 281 SOUTHBOUND FALFURRIASTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 48.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE5 · 4 OOS
LAT:27 10' 57.3N4 · 2 OOS
US 77 SB REST AREA2
IH-069E IN CAMERON CO. (1-37)2 · 1 OOS
IH2 WB1 · 1 OOS
IH2 WB SVC RD1 · 1 OOS
BRYAN1
IH69E NB1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance103 · 21 OOS
Unsafe Driving16 · 2 OOS
General/Admin3 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

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