VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC

USDOT 2334960 • 16553 37TH ST SE, MAPLETON, ND, 58059

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,334,960
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7012810521
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
MCS-150 Mileage
2,100,000
Physical Address
16553 37TH ST SE, MAPLETON, ND, 58059
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2147, FARGO, ND, 58107
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-797253ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9482104ON FILEAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2025

Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9482103REPLACEDAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2024
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9482102REPLACEDAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2023
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9482101REPLACEDAug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2022
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryZACAT9482100REPLACEDJun 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP98344AREPLACEDJun 9, 2015Jun 1, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP98344AREPLACEDAug 8, 2012Jun 9, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9482104BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9482103BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9482102BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9482101BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
TERM/REPLARCH INSURANCE COMPANYZACAT9482100BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP98344ABIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2021Jun 1, 2021
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP98344ABIPD/PrimaryJun 9, 2015Jun 9, 2015

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC797253MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 10, 2012Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
6%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
149
Violations
104
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
35
Crash Records
17

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
8
Jun
5
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
9
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
6
Mar
2
Apr
8
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
4
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 149 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

32 states149 inspections

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Violation Summary (104 violations from latest 100 of 149 inspections)

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Violation Summary (104 violations from latest 100 of 149 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS77Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail)11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24DELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(b)393.9(b)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit108Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.04vs nat'l 1.80
-0.76 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 (149 inspections)

Showing 50 of 149

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Inspection History (149 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687441759IH 10 MP 400TXLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR7393.45B2UV, 396.5B, 393.207AYes
Mar 11, 202687319734MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Mar 5, 202687223650WILLISTON NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Feb 11, 202687026815EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.23-LEU, 395.22G-ELDMFVYes
Feb 3, 202686944590JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LTSIR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.130B-CHVEYes
Jan 28, 202686920249MOORETON NDNDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 25, 202686890558HWY 20 EBIALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60DNo
Jan 21, 20268686364445 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 16, 202686869922ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 29, 202586665040RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 21, 20258664162439 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2TRLK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 20, 202586643039NVNVLevel 3REITNOUER SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 11, 202586675430BOWMAN NDNDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 1, 202586465373UPPER SANDUSKY OHOHLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Nov 25, 202586434675QUINCY WAWALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 17, 202586348303MOORETON NDNDLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER3393.55E-B, 393.55D1-B, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 14, 202586356465CLEARWATER MTMTLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-HLLHNo
Oct 20, 202586126801PRICHARD WVWVLevel 2XLSP SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 15, 202586070122BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58KSLevel 2DRAGO SEMI-TRAILER1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Oct 6, 202585964878WATERTOWN SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1387.301ANo
Sep 29, 202585923108PATASKALA OHOHLevel 3ALPHINE MF FULL TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Sep 29, 202585963038FROSTBURG MDMDLevel 1WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1393.45D-BAALYes
Sep 26, 20258590734915 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9, 393.11TL, 393.95ANo
Sep 2, 202585656220RoadsideNELevel 2XLSP SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 27, 202585627829SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 2TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLTL, 392.9A2-CYes
Aug 21, 202585572730PAINESVILLE OHOHLevel 3XL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 6, 202585419711OWINGSVILLEKYLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.78No
Jul 25, 202585329168FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 1TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Jul 3, 202585133539HARLOWTON MTMTLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 28, 202585080202MIDWAY SDSDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 28, 20258509087239 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2TRLK SEMI-TRAILER2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78Yes
Jun 27, 202585108726LONDON ARARLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 17, 202585025310ALVARADO MNMNLevel 2HIGH CHAPA SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLTLNo
May 29, 202584830156VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 20, 202584781140MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 20, 20258474279315 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 3ALPHA STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 19, 202584724042CLEARWATER MTMTLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 14, 202584684387LARAMIE POEWYLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR11393.41-BNPB, 396.3A1-ALBV, 392.2-SLLYes
May 8, 202584615518RoadsideNELevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLL, 395.24Yes
May 8, 202584627874MM 99 US 2026WYLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 8, 202584625850PIKE COUNTYMSLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 10, 202584385954HAUGAN MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 4, 20258433155902 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METERIALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9T, 396.3A1Yes
Mar 27, 202584263713PORTAGE ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR4390.21TB1-MC, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.95A1Yes
Mar 24, 202584224452FARGO NDNDLevel 2TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 24, 202584212449HAUGAN MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 18, 202584167808RoadsidePALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 11, 202584102081BRUCETON MILLS WVWVLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Mar 10, 202584076670VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 25, 202583977920BEACH NDNDLevel 2XLST SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

95 total · 17.9% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
17
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
13
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
17

Crash History (17 records)

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Crash History (17 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 10, 2025ININJURY02GRIFFININTERSTATE 64...878168VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED
Nov 4, 2025MTTOW00I-90MM 4.8 I-90 WB...FB6580VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
Aug 10, 2025AZINJURY01GOODYEARI10@ Mp 126...251759VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
Jun 26, 2025LAINJURY01RURALUS-65...181767VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
Oct 31, 2024MNTOW00CLEARWATERISTH 94...873212VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
Oct 11, 2023WIFATAL13FAIRFIELDIH 090 WB...742610VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
Oct 29, 2021MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEUS 36...842230VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
Feb 4, 2021SDTOW00RURALSD HWY 50 2...827486VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
Mar 23, 2020MNTOW00
Jul 26, 2019ININJURY02
Mar 21, 2019KSTOW00
Sep 11, 2018NDTOW00
Sep 27, 2016TNTOW00
Oct 8, 2015NMTOW00
Sep 12, 2015IAINJURY02
Oct 9, 2014VAINJURY02
Jun 8, 2014MTTOW00

Compliance Timeline

24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 10, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 4, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 10, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 31, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 11, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in WI
1 fatality, 3 injuries
Aug 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 23, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 26, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 21, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 27, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 8, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 12, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 9, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 9, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 8, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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