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Carrier profile · USDOT 291698 · MC-153888

J VALLES TRUCKING INC

2 power unitsavg 14.6 yrLocal · 2 statesTRACY, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-153888 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
Operating authority39 yr active
since 1987
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.6 yr

Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

39 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 39-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is J VALLES TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is J VALLES TRUCKING INC safe to load? J VALLES TRUCKING INC (USDOT 291698, MC-153888) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in TRACY, CA, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 39 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 26 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Safety

26 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 16.7% (24-mo)12 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)15 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national

16.7% now▼ Improving

Trailing rate down 25.0 pts across the window — latest under the 22.26% national benchmark.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Heavily inspected
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
3.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
Registered power units
2
Inspections · 24 mo
15
Annualized
8 / yr
Coverage
3.8 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

  • 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving10 · 1 OOS
  • 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance6 · 1 OOS
  • 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance4 · 1 OOS
  • 392.9 Failure to secure load / cargo not securedUnsafe Driving3 · 3 OOS
  • 393.60 Windshield / glazingVehicle Maintenance2
  • 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
  • 393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance1
  • 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving1
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoFiled with FMCSA
Surety bond (BMC-84)None

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750k BIPD · 15 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+12 earlier
U S · 95–97
Zc Ins · 00–05
Redland · 08–10
Hudson · 13–16
Canal · 16–21
United Financial · 23–25
19942025

No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.

18 insurer eras · collapsed from 27 filings
InsurerPeriodLimitRenewals
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYApr 2023May 2025$750k1
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Apr 2022Apr 2023$750k1
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYApr 2021Apr 2022$750k1
CANAL INSURANCE CO.Apr 2016Apr 2021$750k3
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYJun 2013May 2016$750k2
SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANYJun 2012Jun 2013$750k1
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYJun 2011Jun 2012$750k1
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANYJun 2010Jun 2011$750k1
REDLAND INSURANCE CO.Jun 2008Jun 2010$750k2
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANYJun 2007Jun 2008$750k2
SPECIALTY UNDERWRITERS ALLIANCEJun 2006Jun 2007$750k2
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO.Jan 2005Jun 2006$750k1
ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.Jan 2000Jan 2005$750k2
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONJan 1999Jan 2000$750k1
ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC.Jan 1998Jan 1999$750k2
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONJan 1997Jan 1998$750k1
U. S. CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANYJan 1995Jan 1997$750k2
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAJan 1994Jan 1995$750k1
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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
2
Observed power (24 mo)
5
Trailers (towed)
6

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

14.6 yr
Average age
2024
Newest model yr
1999
Oldest model yr
55%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 2 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusLocal
revealed
States observed2
US states
Inspections · 24 mo15
CA busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
TRACY, CA
6715 S TRACY BLVD
Top corridor
CA
CA 14 · IL 1
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

No shared-VIN flow in the last 12 months

None of this carrier's trucks were inspected under another USDOT in the last 12 months — any shared equipment is historical, not active.
Show all-time history (2 trucks · 3 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3384593USDOT 4242400USDOT 2204014

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)2
Observed (24 mo)5
Shared w/ other carriers2

Roadside-observed power units materially exceed the registered MCS-150 fleet — confirm the carrier is operating within its filed capacity.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Mailing address
PO BOX 3157, FREMONT, CA, 94539
Operation
Interstate

Registration

Officers
Dennis Valles · Winnie Valles
USDOT / docket
291698 · MC-153888
First registered
05/11/1987
Last MCS-150
07/24/2025 · 198,265 mi (2024)
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 01/12/2007
D-U-N-S
858866577

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

2Power units
3Drivers
3CDL drivers
198,265Annual mileage
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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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Reviews

Verified broker, shipper & driver reviews — moderated

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Frequently asked

What is J VALLES TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

J VALLES TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 291698, and its motor carrier number is MC-153888.

Is J VALLES TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, J VALLES TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is J VALLES TRUCKING INC's safety record?

J VALLES TRUCKING INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 26 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is J VALLES TRUCKING INC's fleet?

J VALLES TRUCKING INC operates 2 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is J VALLES TRUCKING INC based?

J VALLES TRUCKING INC is based in TRACY, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.