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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2855912 · MC-956275 · Updated 06/13/2026
RICARDO LOPEZ
DBA VALLEY EXPRESS
1 power unitsavg 13.3 yrLocal · 2 statesMERCEDES, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-956275 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.3Avg age (yr)
2001–2018 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for RICARDO LOPEZ
RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) is unrated by Vektor because the deterministic FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 06/13/2026.
RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 06/13/2026.
RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 06/13/2026.
RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 06/13/2026.
RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 06/13/2026.
RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 02/09/2026.
RICARDO LOPEZ (USDOT 2855912) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed 06/13/2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.3 yr
Model years 2001–2018 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is RICARDO LOPEZ's USDOT number?
RICARDO LOPEZ's USDOT number is 2855912, and its motor carrier number is MC-956275.
Is RICARDO LOPEZ authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, RICARDO LOPEZ is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICARDO LOPEZ's safety record?
RICARDO LOPEZ has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is RICARDO LOPEZ's fleet?
RICARDO LOPEZ operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICARDO LOPEZ based?
RICARDO LOPEZ is based in MERCEDES, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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