VALLEY EXPRESS INC

MAPLETON, ND

USDOT 189247 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Building Materials Produce Intermodal Containers +7 more Based in MAPLETON, ND Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Aug 1, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VALLEY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 189247)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/189247/
As of: Jul 17, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 2.2% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 26.8% vs peer median 17.4% (worse). n=3482 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

  • Drivers −20 (246 → 226) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

2 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 189247
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC149591
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Building Materials, Produce, Intermodal Containers, Grain / Feed / Hay, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Beverages, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 245 units
Drivers 226
Annual mileage 20,060,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
16553 37TH ST SE
MAPLETON, ND 58059
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 189247
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 20,060,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 26.8% vs 23.4% +3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.2% vs 6.7% -4.5 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.87 vs 1.80 -0.93
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 245 0
Trailers 0 260 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 208 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 2 0 7 9
Tow-away 3 4 13 20
Crash reports 3 4 13 20

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 890 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 574 574 0
OOS inspections 12 56 0
OOS percentage 2.09% 9.76%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
245
Drivers
226
Inspections
890
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
26.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
20
208 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

VALLEY EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in MAPLETON, ND, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 189247. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 245 power units and 226 drivers, with 890 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

VALLEY EXPRESS INC is a large fleet, operating 245 power units and 246 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Mapleton, ND. Across 583 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with 21 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

583 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 121% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (94) and MN (81), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 32 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 245 power units (large fleet) and 246 drivers; Great Dane, Utility, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 26.8% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 3,482 ACTIVE carriers operating 122–368 power units (±50% of this carrier's 245 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 3,482 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
26.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.4%
Median across 3,482 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 246 226
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Dakota (ND) 93 7 7.5% Jun 27, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 80 11 13.8% Jun 30, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 74 15 20.3% Mar 19, 2026
Montana (MT) 67 4 6.0% Jun 30, 2026
Iowa (IA) 25 5 20.0% Feb 15, 2026
Kansas (KS) 21 2 9.5% Jul 8, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 21 3 14.3% May 17, 2026
Idaho (ID) 15 2 13.3% Apr 14, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 14 0 0.0% Jun 11, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 13 1 7.7% Jul 11, 2026
Illinois (IL) 12 0 0.0% Mar 25, 2026
Missouri (MO) 12 4 33.3% Mar 31, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 11 0 0.0% Apr 27, 2026
Washington (WA) 11 1 9.1% Mar 26, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 10 1 10.0% Jun 13, 2026
Indiana (IN) 8 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2025
New Mexico (NM) 8 0 0.0% Apr 24, 2025
Texas (TX) 7 1 14.3% May 14, 2026
Ohio (OH) 7 1 14.3% May 11, 2026
Utah (UT) 6 2 33.3% Dec 8, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 6 0 0.0% Jun 22, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 5 0 0.0% May 13, 2026
Georgia (GA) 5 0 0.0% Feb 3, 2026
Colorado (CO) 5 0 0.0% May 23, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 5 0 0.0% Mar 7, 2026
Alabama (AL) 4 1 25.0% Dec 9, 2025
California (CA) 4 1 25.0% Mar 3, 2026
Florida (FL) 3 0 0.0% Feb 25, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 3 0 0.0% Jul 29, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 3 2 66.7% Dec 2, 2024
Louisiana (LA) 2 1 50.0% Mar 23, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 2 0 0.0% Nov 3, 2025
New Jersey (NJ) 2 0 0.0% Mar 21, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 2 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2026
West Virginia (WV) 1 0 0.0% Oct 21, 2025
US (US) 1 0 0.0% Jan 14, 2026
Oregon (OR) 1 1 100.0% Mar 31, 2025
Nevada (NV) 1 0 0.0% Jun 4, 2026
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Apr 13, 2026
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Oct 2, 2025
Virginia (VA) 1 0 0.0% Apr 24, 2025
Vermont (VT) 1 0 0.0% Jun 5, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Great Dane 291
Utility 289
Kenworth 245
Peterbilt 120
Freightliner 113
Volvo 84
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 10 0.12 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 3 0.08 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 31 0.19 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 64 2.70 3 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 136 5.14 5 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (891 rows) View all 890 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88415237 Jul 14, 2026 ND 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-INAT No
88390013 Jul 11, 2026 TN 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88370406 Jul 8, 2026 KS 3
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88294928 Jun 30, 2026 MT 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88282681 Jun 30, 2026 SD 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
88267835 Jun 27, 2026 ND 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88227907 Jun 23, 2026 KS 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88218798 Jun 22, 2026 MS 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88207878 Jun 21, 2026 ND 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88190365 Jun 18, 2026 MT 2
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88193108 Jun 17, 2026 TN 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88182506 Jun 17, 2026 MT 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88166146 Jun 16, 2026 PA 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLFC No
88142079 Jun 15, 2026 SD 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88149969 Jun 13, 2026 AR 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLL No
88112323 Jun 11, 2026 NE 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88065870 Jun 5, 2026 ND 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
88058559 Jun 5, 2026 SD 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88043760 Jun 4, 2026 NV 1
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.5B-L No
87992111 May 28, 2026 ND 2
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LBL No
87988558 May 28, 2026 SD 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87973229 May 27, 2026 NE 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLL No
87948024 May 23, 2026 CO 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87943525 May 22, 2026 ND 2
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.55E-B Yes
87907809 May 17, 2026 WI 1
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 396.5B-L, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55D1-B No
Recent Crashes (208 rows) View all 208 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0261600047 Jun 9, 2026 MN Yes Yes Tow
ND0001178041 Feb 4, 2026 ND 0 2 Yes No Injury
SD0202603393 Jan 21, 2026 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000116281 Nov 15, 2025 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX792DHQE1NW Sep 16, 2025 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2501499369 Aug 29, 2025 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0108189236 Jul 29, 2025 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
ND0001169721 Jul 14, 2025 ND 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0251630129 Jun 12, 2025 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0251600134 Jun 9, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
AR2025519005 Apr 5, 2025 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
ND0001165408 Feb 28, 2025 ND 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX736DHQE1C0 Feb 12, 2025 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0250370363 Feb 6, 2025 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000111862 Jan 28, 2025 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0073142465 Jan 20, 2025 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2501462052 Jan 2, 2025 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
WI0000123884 Oct 15, 2024 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ND0001159017 Oct 15, 2024 ND 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0300977092 Sep 25, 2024 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL0004659971 Jun 7, 2024 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0241220196 May 1, 2024 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
ND0001152271 Apr 11, 2024 ND 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000122313 Mar 7, 2024 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6TN8HQE1GE Mar 4, 2024 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9482105 91X $1,000,000 Aug 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9293703 91X $1,000,000 Aug 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9482104 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2024 Aug 1, 2025 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9482103 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2023 Aug 1, 2024 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9482102 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2022 Aug 1, 2023 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9482101 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2021 Aug 1, 2022 REPLACED
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY ZACAT9482100 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2021 Aug 1, 2021 REPLACED
TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC TMC1308474 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2020 Jun 1, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LJO0000402 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2019 Jun 1, 2020 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LJO0000402 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2019 Jun 21, 2020 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LFO0001952 BIPD/Primary Jul 27, 2016 Jun 1, 2019 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LFO0001952 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2016 Jul 27, 2016 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP04622A BIPD/Primary Jun 9, 2015 Jun 1, 2016 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP04622A BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2013 Jun 9, 2015 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT750420-3602-121 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2012 Jun 1, 2013 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT750420-3602-111 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2011 Jun 1, 2012 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7504201302-021 CARGO Jun 1, 2002 Apr 25, 2011 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT7504201602-021 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2002 Jun 1, 2011 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF316852 CARGO Jun 5, 2001 Jun 17, 2002 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF316852 CARGO Jun 5, 2001 Jun 1, 2002 REPLACED
REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK 0000 681 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 2001 Jun 1, 2002 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF254569 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 1998 Jun 1, 2001 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF254569 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 1998 Jun 5, 2001 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF254569 CARGO Jun 1, 1998 Jun 5, 2001 CANCELLED
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO. TR 4707A CARGO Jun 1, 1996 Jun 1, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Aug 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC
  7. Jun 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Jun 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Jun 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  10. Jul 27, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Jun 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. Jun 9, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  13. Jun 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jun 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jun 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Apr 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jun 17, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jun 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jun 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jul 12, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Jun 5, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Jun 5, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jun 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Jun 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
  25. Jun 11, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  26. Jun 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  27. Jun 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  28. Oct 31, 1989
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Jun 12, 1987
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Jun 6, 1985
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Dec 21, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Sep 27, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  33. Jun 3, 1982
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  34. Jun 3, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  35. Dec 14, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  36. Sep 14, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  37. Sep 1, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  38. Jul 28, 1981
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  39. Jul 28, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FARGO ND ND 33 2
SISSETON SD SD 33 13
MOORHEAD MN MN 21 8
JEFFERSON SD SD 19 1
BUXTON ND ND 18 1
BILLINGS MT MT 17 1
WIBAUX MT MT 15 1
BISMARCK ND ND 15 1
WEST LAKELAND MN MN 14 3
FARGO SCALE W OF I-29 ON I-94 ND 14 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 107 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 45 6
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 37 6
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 23 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 17 16
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 13 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 11 5
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 10 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 10 0
393.55(e) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 9 0
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How to verify VALLEY EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about VALLEY EXPRESS INC

Is VALLEY EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. VALLEY EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 189247 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is VALLEY EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has VALLEY EXPRESS INC had?
890 roadside inspections are on file for VALLEY EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is VALLEY EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 26.8% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is VALLEY EXPRESS INC based?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 16553 37TH ST SE, MAPLETON, North Dakota 58059. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does VALLEY EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. VALLEY EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC149591). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does VALLEY EXPRESS INC operate?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC self-reports 245 power units and 226 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has VALLEY EXPRESS INC had any crashes?
208 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for VALLEY EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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