VALLEY PROTEINS LLC
141-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Irving, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 36807
- MC
- MC1633049
- Based
- Irving, TX
- Contact
- 9722814444 · shenley@darlingii.com
What this carrier is
VALLEY PROTEINS LLC is a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Irving, TX. Operating footprint: 141 power units, 135 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1633049 authority. Listed cargo classifications include grain, feed, hay, meat, and other: meal, fuel oil. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 10, 1980).
Fleet composition on file: 10 owned trucks, 358 owned trailers, 131 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 56 motor carriers operating 141 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 42.19 | 66.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 25.77 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.42 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 133.08 | 30.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.38 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 141-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 36807: 302 inspections across 18 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 18, 2026 in NC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 92 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 131 |
| Total violations | 235 (68 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 13 reportable crashes , 11 with reported injuries , 2 with fatalities . Most recent: Apr 9, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with grain, feed, hay, meat, and other: meal, fuel oil on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (358 trailers against 131 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 56 peer carriers operating 141 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 114 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (17 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 235 violations, 13 reportable crashes (2 involving fatalities).
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 141 power units on file.
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