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VALLEY LIGHTING LLC
Linthicum, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 466634
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 8 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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
466634
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 26, 1991
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
601-u N Hammonds Ferry Rd, Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Raymond A Kroupa
Officer 2
Kathleen M Deppe
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
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
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC8PDNT2909 | 0 | Clean |
| February 24, 2026 | MD | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC4LDLW9833 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | MD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC4LDLW9833 | 0 | Clean |
| September 11, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC8PDNT2909 | 1 | Passed |
| July 18, 2025 | DC | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC8PDNT2909 | 1 | Passed |
| July 8, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC8PDNT2909 | 0 | Clean |
| April 25, 2025 | MD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC8PDNT2909 | 0 | Clean |
| November 21, 2024 | MD | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALACWFC8PDNT2909 | 0 | Clean |
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
1 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Texting | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | 10 | Cited |
| September 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD7
DC1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8PDNT2909 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4LDLW9833 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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