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Carrier profile · USDOT 356825 · MC-344160 · Updated 06/13/2026

VSM INC

DBA VALLEY SCRAP METAL

5 power unitsavg 12.5 yrLocal · 1 statesKIRTLAND, NM
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-344160 ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.5Avg age (yr)
2004–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(505) 598-5288

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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Nothing flagged.

Operating authority37 yr active
since 1989
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.5 yr

Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 37-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is VSM INC safe to work with?

Is VSM INC safe to load? VSM INC (USDOT 356825, MC-344160) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in KIRTLAND, NM, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 5 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
VIVSM INC 100
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Frequently asked

What is VSM INC's USDOT number?

VSM INC's USDOT number is 356825, and its motor carrier number is MC-344160.

Is VSM INC authorized to operate?

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

What is VSM INC's safety record?

VSM INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is VSM INC's fleet?

VSM INC operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is VSM INC based?

VSM INC is based in KIRTLAND, NM, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.