VALENTE TRUCKING INC, DOT #312844 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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1 of your 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Michigan on October 17, 2025.
Your latest, Wisconsin on January 26, had 3 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 21 trucks and 19 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
VALENTE TRUCKING INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in CALUMET PARK, Illinois (USDOT #312844). As of November 6, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 75/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 7 recent inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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75/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
VALENTE TRUCKING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Jan. 26, 2026, Wisconsin. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.104).
- Oct. 17, 2025, Michigan. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 10 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11).
- Aug. 21, 2025, Illinois. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 9, 2025, Illinois. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC171316, operating authority, reinstated on February 7, 2014.
VALENTE TRUCKING INC: CALUMET PARK, Illinois Trucking Company
VALENTE TRUCKING INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of CALUMET PARK, Illinois with USDOT number 312844. The company operates 21 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, VALENTE TRUCKING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 75/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
VALENTE TRUCKING INC has undergone 7 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 42.9%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for VALENTE TRUCKING INC carries 31 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated January 26, 2026. Across 7 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 4 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 75/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for VALENTE TRUCKING INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 75 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Illinois Trucking Compliance: CALUMET PARK Area Carriers
VALENTE TRUCKING INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 05). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
VALENTE TRUCKING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Corporation.
VALENTE TRUCKING INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 19 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 450,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 2 straight trucks, 10 tractors, 100 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 19 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 20 crash events involving VALENTE TRUCKING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 7 involved a reported injury, and 19 resulted in a tow-away. 20 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: IH 041 NB, RAYMOND, WI on January 19, 2024.
VALENTE TRUCKING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Wisconsin (3), Illinois (2), Michigan (1). The concentration in Wisconsin is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams VALENTE TRUCKING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How VALENTE TRUCKING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 7 recorded inspections, VALENTE TRUCKING INC's 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: VALENTE TRUCKING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | WI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-17 | MI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-21 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-09 | IL | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-10-18 | WI | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-06 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-07-11 | WI | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about VALENTE TRUCKING INC
What is VALENTE TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
VALENTE TRUCKING INC (USDOT #312844) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 75/100 (Moderate Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is VALENTE TRUCKING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, VALENTE TRUCKING INC operates 21 power unit(s) and 19 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is VALENTE TRUCKING INC based?
VALENTE TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in CALUMET PARK, Illinois, under USDOT number 312844.
What is VALENTE TRUCKING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 7 recent DOT inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) for VALENTE TRUCKING INC (USDOT #312844), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is VALENTE TRUCKING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
VALENTE TRUCKING INC scores 75/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like VALENTE TRUCKING INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 6, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile