VALIANT ENERGY SERVICE
VALIANT ENERGY SERVICE is a large fleet, operating 218 power units and 239 drivers, based in Allentown, PA. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 11.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 4 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 0.00% (better, peer 1.40%) · Vehicle 22.2% (worse, peer 17.6%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VALIANT ENERGY SERVICE (USDOT 3137625) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.00% (better, peer 1.40%) · Vehicle 22.2% (worse, peer 17.6%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3137625/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=4031 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 216 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 34 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.76% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
VALIANT ENERGY SERVICE had 17 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 11.8%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0. 4 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in PA (8) and NJ (5).
11.8% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (8.7% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 218 power units (large fleet) and 239 drivers; Freightliner, Chevrolet, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,031 ACTIVE carriers operating 109–327 power units (±50% of this carrier's 218 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (17 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Ford | 5 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Dodge | 2 | |
| Bri M | 1 | |
| Cotc | 1 | |
| Inte | 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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 7.94 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (34 rows) View all 34 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88880355 | Sep 2, 2026 | PA | 3 | MILFORD TWP PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88437444 | Jul 15, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.78, 396.5B-L, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88401698 | Jul 14, 2026 | VT | 3 | SPRINGFIELD NB WEIGH STATION |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 88326755 | Jul 6, 2026 | NH | 3 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88315428 | Jul 3, 2026 | NJ | 3 | SH 31 NB |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Kens
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0 | — | No |
| 88113577 | Jun 11, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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12 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 87977130 | May 28, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-LONGMEADOW |
Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86774959 | Jan 13, 2026 | US | 1 | BURLINGTON NJ |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86632002 | Dec 22, 2025 | PA | 2 | ON W GERMANTOWN PIKE AT ITS IN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86363259 | Nov 17, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON US HIGHWAY 222 AT ITS INTER |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85594240 | Aug 25, 2025 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84573838 | May 2, 2025 | PA | 3 | MIDDLETOWN PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.8-D | No |
| 84077826 | Mar 7, 2025 | NJ | 1 | GSP SB 89 |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 83451688 | Dec 18, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 83261602 | Nov 26, 2024 | NJ | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83261556 | Nov 26, 2024 | NJ | 1 | CARNEYS POINT |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLL, 392.7A-D, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83169701 | Nov 14, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET OTHER
|
7 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.48A, 393.95A | Yes |
| 82433648 | Aug 19, 2024 | NJ | 1 | BUENA VISTA |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 81791403 | Jun 4, 2024 | PA | 1 | BERWYN PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81687391 | May 22, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.11(b)(5), 390.3(e), 391.41(a) | No |
| 81217008 | Mar 25, 2024 | NJ | 3 | GREENWICH SCALE WEST BOUND |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80575687 | Jan 9, 2024 | NJ | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 80566372 | Jan 9, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80555233 | Jan 8, 2024 | MD | 1 | md-park-&-ride-scale-i-95-@-i-495 |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 79387267 | Aug 8, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA601968100X | Feb 26, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007166857 | Feb 25, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA507535000X | Aug 27, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA503905000X | Apr 30, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA404536600X | May 22, 2024 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0024706242 | Feb 29, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA400772000X | Jan 15, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA306988100X | Aug 7, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA010493700X | Dec 3, 2020 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-LONGMEADOW | MA | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND | NH | 1 | 0 |
| BUENA VISTA | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| CARNEYS POINT | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALE WEST BOUND | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GSP SB 89 | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| SH 31 NB | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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