FMCSA Carrier Profile
VALPO AUTOMOTIVE CENTER LLC
DBA: Valpo Automotive Center
Valparaiso, IN
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1575656 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 250.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1575656
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4120184
MC Number
MC-1575656
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2023
FMCSA Registration
August 21, 2023
Contact Information
Address
802 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pete S Dres
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate250.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (229.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C7WRNDL8MG613103 | 2 | 4 OOS |
| June 11, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C7WRNDL8MG613103 | 2 | 3 OOS |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
MI1
Equipment on Record (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) | 3C7WRNDL8MG613103 | 2 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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