VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC
DBA: VALLEN BORING SMITH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC (USDOT 354963) 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 Officer(s): DOUG LAUER (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/354963/ As of: Jul 25, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 17.6% vs peer median 1.3% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 16.1% (worse). n=991 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: 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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 193 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 64 | 674 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 21.43% | 35.71% | 100% |
| 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
VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC is a corporation based in BELMONT, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 354963. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 744 power units and 738 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC is a large fleet, operating 744 power units and 738 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Belmont, NC. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (4) and VA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 391.41APC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 744 power units (large fleet) and 738 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 991 ACTIVE carriers operating 372–1,116 power units (±50% of this carrier's 744 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 10 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Chevrolet | 4 | |
| Tige | 3 | |
| Hino | 2 | |
| Isuzu | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.42 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 4.16 | 4 | — | 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 (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88121628 | Jun 9, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.43D | Yes |
| 87869265 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 177.817A, 396.17C, 393.9 | Yes |
| 86363617 | Nov 11, 2025 | TX | 1 | 200 E SAM HOUSTON PK |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 393.43D, 393.23PT | Yes |
| 86270950 | Nov 4, 2025 | GA | 3 | AUGUSTA GA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| 86140220 | Oct 21, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-hertford-weigh-station,-hwy-17 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85892213 | Sep 25, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON I-78 E |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85762300 | Sep 11, 2025 | PA | 3 | SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85264615 | Jul 17, 2025 | WI | 1 | HUDSON WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 392.9AA2-OA, 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 85149836 | Jul 2, 2025 | VA | 1 | CHESAPEAKE VA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 84764251 | May 20, 2025 | VA | 1 | SUFFOLK VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 84802132 | Apr 29, 2025 | IL | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41A, 393.9 | Yes |
| 84295292 | Mar 28, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.8, 393.11, 392.2DL | No |
| 84029194 | Feb 27, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 83114936 | Nov 7, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.3A1BOS, 396.5B-HWSLIW, 393.47A | Yes |
| 82218129 | Jul 24, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82068562 | Jul 3, 2024 | VA | 1 | CHESAPEAKE VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81993292 | Jun 27, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95(a) | No |
| 81734300 | May 23, 2024 | TN | 3 | LIVINGSTON TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81034612 | Feb 29, 2024 | GA | 3 | SYCAMORE GA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 80882452 | Feb 16, 2024 | VA | 1 | CHESAPEAKE VA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21T(e) | No |
| 80585719 | Jan 11, 2024 | TN | 2 | COOKEVILLE TN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80290705 | Nov 30, 2023 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.203(b), 393.9(a), 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 80060761 | Oct 31, 2023 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 80081915 | Oct 30, 2023 | IA | 1 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.78, 393.11, 390.21T(b) | No |
| 79916551 | Oct 10, 2023 | FL | 3 | I4 PLANT CITY SCALES-WEST |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA2025026185 | Mar 7, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA502545200X | Feb 27, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2501265603 | Apr 13, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007802875 | Oct 8, 2020 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903593952 | Jun 12, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903156167 | May 25, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX52IFHQE1WB | Nov 30, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0100570988 | Jul 7, 2014 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0132320315 | Aug 20, 2013 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0809892227 | Dec 26, 2008 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA8110446319 | Apr 28, 2008 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA5483041201 | Dec 13, 2005 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA5072056701 | Mar 7, 2005 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESAPEAKE VA | VA | 3 | 0 |
| I4 PLANT CITY SCALES-WEST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| SR60 HOPEWELL SCALE-WEST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| AUGUSTA GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY | GA | 1 | 0 |
| SYCAMORE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| ON I-78 E | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F | PA | 1 | 0 |
| COOKEVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
| LIVINGSTON TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.202(c) | Total quantity missing or in improper location | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 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(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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