Valley Transportation Service Inc
USDOT 456821 · MC-238157 · Grand Meadow, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Valley Transportation Service Inc is a corporation based in Grand Meadow, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 195 power units and 200 drivers, which ranks it #40 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 594 times – about 3.0 inspections per power unit. 32.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (16 injuries, 3 fatalities, 18 tow-away), or 10.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Valley Transportation Service Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 456821 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-238157 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 73137 St Hwy 16, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 |
| Phone | (507) 754-5558 |
| First registered | Aug 28, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 456821.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 154 | 39 | 0 |
| Trailers | 265 | 9 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 18,100,137 miles reported for 2025 – about 92,821 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 90% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 200 CDL drivers; 200 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Valley Transportation Servic | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.7% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 74% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 129% higher than average |
| Inspections | 594 | 594 with a driver check, 284 with a vehicle check, 431 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 3, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Valley Transportation Service Inc?
Valley Transportation Service Inc is registered with USDOT number 456821 and operating authority MC-238157.
How many trucks does Valley Transportation Service Inc have?
It reports 195 power units (193 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 274 trailers, with 200 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 5, 2026).
Where is Valley Transportation Service Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Grand Meadow, Minnesota 55936.
What is the out-of-service rate of Valley Transportation Service Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.