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VALLEY TRANSIT COMPANY INC
Brownsville, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 136567 · MC 74
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-74 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2024)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC000074
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
BUS RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy ALRRG001023
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy RMCA5273144
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
136567
MC Number
MC-74
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated November 4, 2024
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
February 16, 2000
Annual Mileage
4,451,053 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
904 Billy Mitchell Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricardo M Garcia
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | OTHR · YE2CC27B262047184 | 1 | Passed |
| February 25, 2025 | TX | Level I — Full | OTHR · YE2CC12B232045903 | 2 | Passed |
| October 8, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG334929C729655 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG334929C729686 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG334979C729750 | 0 | Clean |
| October 8, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG334959C729732 | 0 | Clean |
| October 7, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG334999C729720 | 0 | Clean |
| October 7, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG33496KC736436 | 0 | Clean |
| October 7, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG3349X9C729662 | 0 | Clean |
| October 7, 2024 | US | Level V — Vehicle Only | PREVOST · 2PCG33490JC736334 | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2024 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | PREO · 2PCG334919C729677 | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | Cited |
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Cited |
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | No or Defective bus emergency exits | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US8
TX3
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 33 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Prevost X3 Passenger Coach | Bus | 2PCG33490JC736334 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Prevost X3 Coach (Passenger & Commuter) | Bus | 2PCG334919C729677 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Prevost X3 Coach (Passenger & Commuter) | Bus | 2PCG334929C729655 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Prevost X3 Coach (Passenger & Commuter) | Bus | 2PCG334929C729686 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Prevost X3 Coach (Passenger & Commuter) | Bus | 2PCG334959C729732 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Prevost X3 Passenger Coach | Bus | 2PCG33496KC736436 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Prevost X3 Coach (Passenger & Commuter) | Bus | 2PCG334979C729750 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Prevost X3 Coach (Passenger & Commuter) | Bus | 2PCG334999C729720 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Prevost X3 Coach (Passenger & Commuter) | Bus | 2PCG3349X9C729662 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC12B232045903 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC27B262047184 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2000 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Contract Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2000 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 6, 1999 | Cargo | On file |
| December 6, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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