VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OF HELENA LLC
DBA: VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OF HELENA LLC (USDOT 2513744) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): KRIS SMITH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2513744/ As of: Jul 24, 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 A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Clear to review.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceBITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATIONPolicy effective Dec 9, 2024
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC872599ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 15% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OF HELENA LLC is a motor carrier based in HELENA, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2513744. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 19 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OF HELENA LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 19 drivers, based in Helena, MT. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 122% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MT (19) and FL (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
15.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.7% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 19 drivers; Kenworth, Unknown, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 17 | |
| Unknown | 11 | |
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| Trail King | 4 | |
| Dodge | 2 | |
| Smih | 2 | |
| Fontaine | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 8.08 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88279929 | Jun 29, 2026 | MT | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 87736954 | May 1, 2026 | MT | 3 | HAVRE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87258914 | Mar 9, 2026 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.118D-CDL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 87083492 | Feb 12, 2026 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.82DUMT, 393.95A1 | No |
| 86789931 | Jan 14, 2026 | MT | 3 | HELENA MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86105762 | Oct 20, 2025 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 395.8A | No |
| 85847069 | Sep 16, 2025 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55C1-B, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85836791 | Sep 15, 2025 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.55C1-B, 392.2-SLL, 393.104F3-C | No |
| 85820488 | Sep 12, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85773000 | Sep 12, 2025 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85773375 | Sep 8, 2025 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85007422 | Jun 18, 2025 | MT | 3 | HELENA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 84811816 | May 27, 2025 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 84539923 | Apr 29, 2025 | MT | 3 | HELENA MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84452465 | Apr 17, 2025 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83696510 | Jan 21, 2025 | FL | 3 | WILLISTON FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83543856 | Jan 7, 2025 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83484932 | Dec 26, 2024 | MT | 3 | BOZEMAN MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82924817 | Oct 13, 2024 | MT | 2 | NORRIS MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.45D-B, 393.104F3-C, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 82841131 | Oct 2, 2024 | MT | 2 | HELENA MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81528218 | May 5, 2024 | MT | 3 | HAVRE MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 81467474 | Apr 25, 2024 | MT | 2 | EAST HELENA MT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(b), 392.2, 393.55(e) | No |
| 80314784 | Nov 30, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0287-in-ellis-co.-(484-520) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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13 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.130, 392.2 | Yes |
| 79719742 | Sep 20, 2023 | MT | 2 | ROADSIDE |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.43(d), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79422320 | Aug 15, 2023 | MT | 3 | ROADSIDE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 393.43, 396.17(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT2150167150 | Sep 2, 2021 | MT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2015 | MC872599-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3751796 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 9, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 020 73 60 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2015 | Dec 9, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 9, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 10, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HELENA MT | MT | 11 | 2 |
| ROADSIDE | MT | 4 | 3 |
| CLEARWATER MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| HAVRE MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| WILLISTON FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| BELGRADE | MT | 1 | 0 |
| BOZEMAN MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| EAST HELENA MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
| KALISPELL MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC872599
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BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
91X policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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31 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify VALLEY CONSTRUCTION OF HELENA LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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