VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
USDOT 171271 • 5240 COLUMBINE ST, DENVER, CO, 80216
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN 8000047-00 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2009 | Mar 31, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC061233 | ON FILE | Apr 20, 2001 | May 31, 2003 |
| PIONEER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 21407 | ON FILE | Jun 10, 1997 | Aug 13, 2008 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP29538A | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2005 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 335959 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2004 | Apr 20, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 339175 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2003 | Apr 23, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 359909 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2001 | Apr 23, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF247698 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 1998 | Apr 20, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T135940 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 1992 | Feb 4, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000047-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP29538A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2009 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PIONEER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 21407 | SURETY | Aug 13, 2008 | Aug 13, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 335959 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2005 | Apr 20, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 339175 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2004 | Apr 23, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC061233 | CARGO | May 31, 2003 | May 31, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 359909 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2003 | Apr 23, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF247698 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2001 | Apr 20, 2001 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T135940 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 1998 | Feb 4, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-147300 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-147300 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC147300 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2004 |
| MC147300 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 20, 1997 | REVOKED | Aug 19, 2008 |
| MC147300 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC147300 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 23, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC147300 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 2, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC147300 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC147300 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 28, 1980 | — | 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
12 states • 248 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from latest 100 of 248 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 13 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCM | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 2 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-6-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50D-B | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E1-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.325A-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk package containing elevated temperature material with HOT as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:397.67B-HMDP | Hazmat routing - radioactive materials | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| 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:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24B2-HMRAMBP | HM RAM (Bulk Packages) - Operating a motor vehicle when any support and/or anchoring mechanisms are ineffective. NOTE: Do not use if the vehicle is specification | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (248 inspections)
Showing 50 of 248
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | AURORA | I 225 AT E SMITH RD | ...248162 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | I 70 AT MP 274 | ...223025 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| May 20, 2024 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | HWY 385 AT MP 287 | ...223020 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| Nov 11, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 34 AT MP 204 | ...267749 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| May 20, 2023 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | HWY 71 AT MP 124 | ...892089 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COMMERCE CITY | I270 EB TO HWY 85 | ...349683 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| May 3, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 24 2,112 FEET NE OF JUDGE ORR RD | ...606037 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| Nov 24, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLORADO SPRINGS | 140 I25 | ...258270 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| Nov 19, 2021 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | HWY 60 AT CR 396 | ...267749 | VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC |
| Sep 17, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2020 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2018 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2018 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2015 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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