VALU RENTALS LLC
USDOT 3979043 • 205 COLUMBIA AVE BSMT, PASSAIC, NJ, 07055
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1489227 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3417794-00 | ON FILE | Sep 3, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3417794-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3417794-00 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3417794-00 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3417794-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3417794-00 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2024 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3417794-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23120652 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22120351 | CANCELLED | Sep 19, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22120351 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22120351 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2022 | Jun 26, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3417794-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3417794-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3417794-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3417794-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3417794-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3417794-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3417794-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23120652 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2024 | Dec 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22120351 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22120351 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 19, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22120351 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1489227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2025 |
| MC1489227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 |
| MC1489227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2025 |
| MC1489227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 9, 2025 |
| MC1489227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2024 |
| MC1489227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2023 |
| MC1489227 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2023 |
| MC1489227 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 2022 | — | 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
6 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 8 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (14 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2024 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLINTON | NORTH HIGH ST | ...JR1290 | VALU RENTALS LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ-2024-0162-US1853 | Mar 27, 2024 | 396.3(a) | $4,970 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records