VALLEY EXPRESS INC
USDOT 189247 • 16553 37TH ST SE, MAPLETON, ND, 58059
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9482104 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7504201302-021 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2002 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9482103 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9482102 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9482101 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9482100 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TMC1308474 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LJO0000402 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LJO0000402 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 21, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001952 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2016 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001952 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04622A | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2015 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP04622A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 9, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750420-3602-121 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750420-3602-111 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7504201602-021 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF316852 | REPLACED | Jun 5, 2001 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF316852 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2001 | Jun 17, 2002 |
| REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 0000 681 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF254569 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 5, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF254569 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF254569 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 5, 2001 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TR 4707A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | CARGO | TR 4707A | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP26207A | REPLACED | Nov 30, 1992 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP26207A | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 1992 | Jun 11, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP-17513-A | REPLACED | May 15, 1990 | Jun 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9482104 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9482103 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9482102 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9482101 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9482100 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TMC1308474 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LJO0000402 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2020 | Jun 21, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LJO0000402 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001952 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001952 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04622A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP04622A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2015 | Jun 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750420-3602-121 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750420-3602-111 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7504201602-021 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7504201302-021 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF316852 | CARGO | Jun 17, 2002 | Jun 17, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF316852 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 0000 681 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF254569 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2001 | Jun 5, 2001 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF254569 | CARGO | Jun 5, 2001 | Jun 5, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF254569 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | TR 4707A | CARGO | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. | TR 4707A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP26207A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 1996 | Jun 11, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP26207A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP-17513-A | CARGO | Jun 1, 1996 | Jun 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC149591 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2001 |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 12, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 6, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 21, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 27, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 1982 | SUPERSEDED | Jun 3, 1982 |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 1, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 28, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 31, 1989 |
| MC149591 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Jul 28, 1981 |
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
42 states • 844 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 844 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 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:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83A | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 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 (844 inspections)
Showing 50 of 844
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FARGO | 32ND AVE S | ...012447 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 S | ...562333 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 15, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 29 | ...040989 | VALLEY EXPRESS S INC |
| Sep 16, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WORTH | 1200 IH 35 W | ...364899 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 29, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | I 80 W 11MM | ...303157 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 29, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | 40 | ...040986 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 14, 2025 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MANDAN | I 94 E | ...280798 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 12, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTICELLO | ISTH 94 | ...202779 | VALLEY EXPRESS, INC. |
| Jun 9, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | RAMP5 | ...263507 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 5, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CRITTENDEN COUNTY) | US64 | ...889427 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FARGO | 0029 | ...857147 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 10500 EASTEX SER E FWY | ...HB6508 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 6, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTICELLO | ISTH 94 | ...686390 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 28, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE | MO 291 | ...278250 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 20, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRODHEAD | COPPER CREEK HILL RD | ...896292 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 2, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | LANCER AVE AND US 18 E | ...873552 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 165TH AVE SE | ...491809 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUCAS | IH 094 WB | ...180104 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEMPHIS | LAMAR AVE | ...628432 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 7, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOBILE | I-10 | ...426916 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| May 1, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | ISTH 94 | ...266493 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 0002 | ...345835 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 7, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BURKE | IH 039 NB | ...548958 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 4, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TATUM | SH 149 | ...203138 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLARKSVILLE | — | ...180104 | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events