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VALDEZ TMT HAULING LLC
Dolores, CO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 686982 · MC 1024342
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1024342 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1024342
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA987791792
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
686982
MC Number
MC-1024342
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 25, 1997
Authority Granted
March 22, 2019
Annual Mileage
75,632 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Dolores, CO
Email
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 78th 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
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 5 | 3 OOS |
| December 4, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 17, 2025 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 0 | Clean |
| May 12, 2025 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 0 | Clean |
| March 24, 2025 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| December 6, 2024 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 0 | Clean |
| November 1, 2024 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | PETR · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 0 | Clean |
| July 25, 2024 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 0 | Clean |
| May 22, 2024 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 8 | Out of service |
| March 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | 6 | Out of service |
| July 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 4 | Out of service |
| July 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 4 | Out of service |
| December 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| July 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| July 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| March 24, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM5
CO4
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X11D552654 | 9 | 3 |
| 1992 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF48208N1036860 | 5 | 3 |
| Daco Trail | — | 1DTL010476AA | 2 | — |
| Lufk | — | 1L01B4824L1087722 | 1 | — |
| Daco Trail | — | IDTL010476AA | 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 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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