VALENTIN CARLOS
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202617 inspections · 47 violations (12 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
8
8×
- 2396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 3393.9A-LCLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
4
2× · sev 2
- 4393.9A-LSMLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
4
2× · sev 2
- 5393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.53B
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
3
3×
- 7393.47A1 OOS
Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
2
2×
- 8390.21TCNot in SMS
Improper size/location/color of required CMV marking(s)
1
1×
- 9396.5A
Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated
1
1×
- 10396.3A1BOSVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination
0
2× · sev 0
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- CA16
- NM8
- AZ2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 29.4% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Do̱a Ana County, NM
Medium impact6 of 8 violations in the last 12 months (75%) came from inspections in Do̱a Ana County, NM. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Do̱a Ana County, NM to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 33% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× · 12%
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× · 12%
- 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× · 6%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× · 23%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 6%
- 396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination2× · 4%
- 396.3A1-LCBrake - Leak from air chamber1× · 4%
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× · 15%
- 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
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.17C-PI×2Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.9A-LCL×2Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSML×2Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
- Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA12 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi1 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi1 drivers
- Company officer
- VALENTIN CARLOS
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1999-10-20
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-02-25
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 2 trucks · 2 owned tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 2 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
53 events- 10/02/2025Insurance filed — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MDX-25-292052-00
- 10/02/2025Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
BIPD/Primary · policy MDX-25-292052-00
- 07/19/2025Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA997186518
- 06/23/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2025)
- 06/23/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2025)
- 05/24/2025Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0060118
- 05/21/2025Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0060118
- 05/21/2025Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA997186518
- 04/28/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2025)
- 04/28/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/09/2025)
- 02/25/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
- 05/21/2023Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0060118
- 10/24/2017Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0060118
- 08/10/2016ENTERPRISE — GRANTED
- 06/23/2015Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN125102
- 05/21/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN125102
- 05/21/2013Insurance cancelled — GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG
BIPD/Primary · policy CTM393311
- 04/24/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2013)
- 05/21/2012Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA5477557-01
- 04/24/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2012)
- 05/21/2011Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA5477557
- 04/25/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/19/2011)
- 05/21/2010Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TKCA50717-01
- 04/26/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2010)
- 05/21/2009Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TKCA50717
- 04/24/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/21/2009)
- 10/16/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 10/07/2008Out-of-service order rescinded
- 08/23/2008Federal out-of-service order
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
- 08/12/2008Insurance cancelled — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TKCA50717
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-01-22
- Last review
- 2025-10-07
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-02-25
- Reported mileage
- 72,777 mi (2024)
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