RICHARD F VALEK is a motor carrier based in NERSTRAND, MN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1977081 and MC number 1217072. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2009, a span of roughly 16 years. RICHARD F VALEK reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Commodities Dry Bulk and Grain, Feed, Hay. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 inspection with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in MN and WI. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for RICHARD F VALEK over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for RICHARD F VALEK.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1217072 | Active | None | None | 2026-03-20 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-04-12 00:00:00 |
States where RICHARD F VALEK has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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