VALKEN GROUP LLC
USDOT 2919976 • 32866 BRUGGEMAN, WARREN, MI, 48088
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-984545 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 1, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8118571 | ON FILE | Mar 19, 2019 | Apr 21, 2020 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8118571 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2018 | Mar 19, 2019 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | XA 2691238 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 7, 2018 |
| GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN | BIPD/Primary | XA 2691238 | REPLACED | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 7, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8118571 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2020 | Apr 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8118571 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2019 | Mar 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN | XA 2691238 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2018 | Sep 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANGE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MICHIGAN | XA 2691238 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 7, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC984545 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MC984545 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2018 |
| MC984545 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 13, 2016 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86947450 | E/BI69@WILDER | MI | Level 2 | SUN C SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
| Sep 3, 2025 | 85683966 | S/B MOUND RD @ 12 MILE RD | MI | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85618293 | LEEDS AL | AL | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.60A-D | No |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 83931638 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B | MI | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 82826683 | N I-75@PONTIAC SCALE | MI | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 81456697 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | MI | Level 3 | SUN C SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | PIERCE AVE NEAR I 75 S | ...402093 | VALKEN GROUP LLC |
| Aug 18, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2019 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records