--- title: "VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC | DOT 456821 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/mn/456821/valley-transportation-service-inc description: "VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a interstate carrier based in GRAND MEADOW, MN. Fleet size: 195 power units, 200 drivers. DOT# 456821, MC# 238157." lang: en --- Active Interstate # VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 456821 MC # 238157 Location GRAND MEADOW, MN Phone 5077545558 Power Units 195 Drivers 200 Trailers 327 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Jan 5, 2026 ## Risk Signals — VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale No fleet VINs found on marketplaces… CLEAR Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 61 Vehicle OOS Rate 23% 14 of 61 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 1.6% 1 of 61 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 15 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Sep 18, 2026 · KY Clean rate (90d) 44% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 193 All time Fatalities 11 Injuries 108 Tow-Away 176 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC Valley Transportation Service, Inc., based in Grand Meadow, MN, is a trucking and transportation company with over 30 years of experience. They operate a fleet of nearly 200 trucks, providing transport services across 48 states. Their services include trucking, truck leasing, and driver safety training. They emphasize customer satisfaction and safety, evidenced by multiple safety awards from the Minnesota Trucking Association. Owner Brad Grafe highlights their commitment to innovation and teamwork, ensuring timely and safe delivery of equipment. The company offers various employee perks, including safety and performance bonuses, referral bonuses, and modern trucks for drivers. #### Key Features Transport Services Trucking Truck Leasing Driver Safety Training Referral Programs Safety & Performance Bonus Program ### Key Contacts 4 on file By Seniority VP · 2 Director · 1 C-Suite · 1 By Function Fulfillment · 3 Manufacturing · 1 Names, titles, emails, and direct phone numbers for this carrier's decision-makers — included with your AlphaLoops trial. Included with AlphaLoops for Brokers → (https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting) ### Service Regions Active in 42 states Top states: NM IA CA CO SD Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority No Authority Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(34.6 years) Broker Authority Inactive Authority ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 5077545558 Physical Address 73137 ST HWY 16 GRAND MEADOW, MN 55936 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Household Metal Sheet Motor Vehicles Drive Tow Log Pole Building Materials Machinery Produce Intermodal Oil Grainfeed Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies Construction ### Violations by Category 650 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 41% of violations across 8 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 241 trucks Top manufacturers PETERBILT KENWORTH FREIGHTLINER Sample units 1XPXD40X7RD6XXXXX 2024 PETERBILT 389 1XPXD49XXJD4XXXXX 2018 PETERBILT 389 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/mn/456821/valley-transportation-service-inc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "NM" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "IA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "CA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "CO" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "SD" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "73137 ST HWY 16", "addressLocality": "GRAND MEADOW", "addressRegion": "MN", "postalCode": "55936", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "5077545558", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "456821" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "238157" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 200 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 456821. 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