VALENCE NATURAL GAS SOLUTIONS LLC
USDOT 3220572 • 5812 JEFFERSON LANE, WILLISTON, ND, 58801
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-1007822 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 19, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-6 | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2023 | Feb 18, 2024 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB002697 | ON FILE | May 29, 2019 | Oct 12, 2019 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-6 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-6 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-6 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-6 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2023 | Feb 4, 2024 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-5 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-5 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-5 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-5 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2022 | Feb 4, 2024 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-5 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-5 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2021 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2021 | Nov 11, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-4 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-3 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2020 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-3 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2020 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB002697 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 2019 | May 29, 2019 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB002697 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 29, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 12, 2018 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2018 | Dec 25, 2020 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2018 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 12, 2018 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2018 | Dec 25, 2020 |
| JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 00085968-1 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 12, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-6 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 18, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-5 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 4, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-6 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 4, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-5 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-6 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-6 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-6 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-5 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-5 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-5 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-5 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2022 | Oct 12, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 11, 2021 | Nov 11, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-3 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-3 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-4 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 25, 2020 | Dec 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 25, 2020 | Dec 25, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002697 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2019 | Oct 12, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002697 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002697 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2019 | May 29, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 29, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | JAMES RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 00085968-1 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 12, 2018 | Oct 12, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1007822 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1007822 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1007822 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2024 |
| MC1007822 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 25, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC1007822 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 18, 2019 | REVOKED | Oct 21, 2019 |
| MC1007822 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 7, 2019 | REVOKED | Jul 8, 2019 |
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 • 36 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 36 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e)(2) | 177.817(e)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| 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:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.33A-D | Operating CMV with obstructed driver view | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.328B-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a cargo tank transporting Class 2 with proper shipping name/appropriate common name as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.602(c) | 172.602(c) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823(a) | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(c) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (36 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | JEFFERSON LN | ...794884 | VALENCE NATURAL GAS |
| Feb 4, 2024 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 0002 | ...641192 | VALENCE NATURAL GAS SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Dec 8, 2023 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 113TH AVE NW | ...641194 | VALENCE NATURAL GAS SOLUTIONS LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND-2024-0018-ND0216 | Jan 29, 2025 | 383.37(a); 395.3(b)(2) | $9,870 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events