GOLDEN VALLEY FREIGHT INC
USDOT 4298826 • DBA: GOLDEN VALLEY FREIGHT • 2435 W ELM ST, LODI, CA, 95242
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-1673860 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA996052457 | ON FILE | Apr 14, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW5968399-00 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW5968399-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASC-9568599-00 | REPLACED | Oct 30, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA996052457 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2025 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW5968399-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW5968399-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-9568599-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1673860 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 |
| MC1673860 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2025 |
| MC1673860 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2025 |
| MC1673860 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 12, 2024 | — | 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 (6 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2026 | 87540591 | Roadside | CA | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Details unavailable | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 87470424 | I-680 NB @ ANDRADE RD | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87036637 | COTTONWOOD CVEF | CA | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85313206 | COTTONWOOD IF | CA | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 84528245 | UMATILLA OR | OR | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83559035 | DESERT HILLS IF | CA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records