VALLEY BULK TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1105092 • 919 WESTERN AVE, WASHINGTON, PA, 15301
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-453932 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 8, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZC0818 | ON FILE | Jan 29, 2019 | Jan 28, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN407173 | ON FILE | Apr 9, 2004 | May 11, 2011 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q04 0940058 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2014 | Jan 29, 2019 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | Q04 0940058 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6015247-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2011 | Apr 9, 2014 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6015247-01 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2011 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN407173 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2004 | May 11, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN407173 | REPLACED | Apr 9, 2004 | Apr 9, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 379763 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2003 | Apr 9, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C098112 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2003 | Apr 9, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 0940058 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2019 | Jan 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZC0818 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2019 | Jan 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 0940058 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6015247-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2014 | Apr 9, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6015247-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN407173 | CARGO | May 11, 2011 | May 11, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN407173 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2011 | May 11, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN407173 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2011 | Apr 9, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 379763 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 9, 2004 | Apr 9, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C098112 | CARGO | Apr 9, 2004 | Apr 9, 2004 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC453932 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 8, 2014 |
| MC453932 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2004 |
| MC453932 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 2003 | — | 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
5 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETHEL PARK BOROUGH | ROUTE 3004 N | ...670094 | VALLEY BULK TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 20, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 77 | ...157053 | VALLEY BULK TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 21, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0050 E | ...157053 | VALLEY BULK TRANSPORT INC |
| May 7, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 S | ...157053 | VALLEY BULK TRANSPORT INC |
| May 4, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENTREE BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0376 E | ...157053 | VALLEY BULK TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 18, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...157053 | VALLEY BULK TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 29, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 27, 2015 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2012 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2011 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2010 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2008 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2004 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events