VALLEY BUS LLC
USDOT 1787423 • DBA: WEST FARGO BUS COMPANY LLC • 2761 LEAHY AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,787,423
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7012355912
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
154
Drivers (MCS-150)
233
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,160,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2761 LEAHY AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103
Contact
Phone: 7012355912
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 28, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1286864 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1286864 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID1162437 | ON FILE | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CID 1162437 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Oct 28, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID 1162437 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CID1162437 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1286864 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1286864 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 8, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1286864 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | GRANTED | Sep 8, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
20
Violations
10
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
154
Drivers (MCS-150)
233
Crash Records
19
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 20 inspections
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Violation Summary (10 violations from 20 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.50vs nat'l 1.80
-1.30 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (20 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance10 · 3 OOS
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
14
Crash History (19 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | 42ND ST S | ...323028 | WEST FARGO BUS COMPANY LLC |
| Nov 28, 2022 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FARGO | — | ...273678 | WEST FARGO BUS COMPANY LLC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | 28TH AVE S | ...178015 | WEST FARGO BUS COMPANY LLC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rural | SD HWY 50 | ...063342 | WEST FARGO BUS COMPANY LLC |
| Apr 14, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | — | ...821925 | WEST FARGO BUS COMPANY LLC |
| Jan 10, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST FARGO | — | ...285179 | VALLEY BUS LLC |
| Dec 2, 2020 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2020 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2019 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2019 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2017 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2015 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2012 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2011 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2010 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2008 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 28, 2022
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 28, 2021
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1286864 Certificate
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AuthorityMC-1286864 Certificate
Common Carrier — Download free PDF
Crashes19 crash records
FMCSA Crash File
Inspections20 inspection records
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StationFARGO ND
10 inspections at this station
StationFARGO ND
10 inspections at this station
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