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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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VALLEY PALLET TRUCKING INC
USDOT 513902 · MC312524 · EIN 77-0433885 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
522 EL CAMINO REAL SOUTH, SALINAS, CA, 93908
(831) 422-3875 · STEVE CLARK
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 32.5% — above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$5M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
44 / 400
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — $5M BIPD · policy 38 CSE S85106 · eff 08/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance378 pts
Other35 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance15 pts
Unsafe Driving7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 48 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 18 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Most inspected states
CA38
AZ6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.33 | 0.33 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.40 | 6.58 | ≈77–81% (near 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · medium impact
Lighting / lamps 27% (2 OOS) · Brakes 26% (2 OOS) · Tires 23% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 9 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance5 viol · 56%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.53B-B, 393.55E-B
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.8).
2. Other3 viol · 33%
393.47E, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLSR
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 11%
395.24D-ELDPT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.06).
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 59 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer20 truck3 other
Company profile
Officer
STEVE CLARK
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
19
Registered since
1993-02-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 37 carriers
Shares identifiers with 37 carriers (7 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTECO DISTRIBUTING CO INC | 1006481 | 4 VINs | strong |
| AGRI TURF LLC | 953391 | officer | strong |
| AGRI TURF LLC | 1418020 | officer | strong |
| AT YOUR SERVICE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3435698 | officer | strong |
| AUTO REFINISH DISTRIBUTORS INC | 607641 | officer | strong |
| BP LOGISTICS INC | 2875269 | officer | strong |
| C & K EGG CO LLC | 786101 | officer | strong |
| CLARK BROTHERS NURSERY LLC | 2008564 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
08/01/2024 — Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 38 CSE S85106
08/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD · policy 4257361
07/24/2022 — Insurance cancelled — PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 46 UEN IA7936
06/27/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2022)
06/27/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/14/2022)
08/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INS. CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary · policy 46 UEN IA7936
08/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1152051
06/19/2017 — Insurance name changed — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 01-CA-015847336-0
05/15/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/15/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/23/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01-CA-015847336-0
05/07/2009 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/01/2017)
10/03/2008 — Insurance cancelled — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy P0009-102229
10/01/2007 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (10/14/2008)
09/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy P0009-102229
10/06/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-CN-102229
09/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy SCI-CN-102229
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/513902.