VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL INC
USDOT 1031889 • 2015 N MAIN, ROCK VALLEY, IA, 51247
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-435489 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 21, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K 174 75 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K 174 75 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 8, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K 174 75 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K 174 75 | CARGO | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC435489 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC435489 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 87408690 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 85019214 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | JET SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 82940086 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | MANAC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82694619 | FREMONT SCALE | NE | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82666402 | CANTON SD | SD | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 29, 2024 | 82517089 | SIOUX FALLS SD | SD | Level 3 | JET STREAM SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 81891061 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.82(a)(1), 392.2 | No |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 81446310 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 393.11, 393.9(a) | No |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80432008 | CANTON SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 80276431 | HWY 75 NB AT 300TH | IA | Level 3 | MANAC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (15 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | IA 376 S | ...183117 | VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HULL | DIVISION ST AND US 18 E | ...281489 | VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL INC |
| Jun 24, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOYDEN | US 18 E | ...608889 | VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL INC |
| Apr 9, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | K030/ELMWOOD AVE | ...166936 | VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL INC |
| Aug 12, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2012 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2011 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2011 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2009 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2008 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2008 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2008 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2006 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2004 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records