VALLEY FUELS INC
MASONTOWN, WV
VALLEY FUELS INC is a motor carrier based in MASONTOWN, WV, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 601082. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 4 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
VALLEY FUELS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 4 drivers, based in Masontown, WV. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 83% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (10) and WV (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.0% of violations); top code 396.17(c) (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Heil, Knnw, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 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) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Heil | 11 | |
| Knnw | 7 | |
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86792935 | Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | PA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86181674 | Oct 29, 2025 | PA | 1 | pa-sr-66-south-sb-mm-4.7-hempfiel |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85581382 | Aug 18, 2025 | WV | 2 | MORGANTOWN WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85297077 | Jul 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84949940 | Jun 11, 2025 | PA | 1 | SR 79 SB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84181841 | Mar 19, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON GRAND AVE AT ITS INTERSECTI |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83800035 | Feb 5, 2025 | PA | 1 | SR 79 SB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.45D-B | No |
| 83366003 | Dec 10, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82695375 | Sep 17, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 177.817(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 82047477 | Jul 2, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i79-n--kirby-welcome-center--m |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 81786273 | Jun 3, 2024 | PA | 3 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 81164958 | Mar 20, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80873889 | Feb 15, 2024 | PA | 1 | SR 79 SB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80781707 | Feb 5, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80163606 | Nov 13, 2023 | PA | 1 | KIRBY WEIGH STATION |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79985062 | Oct 20, 2023 | PA | 3 | BRIDGEVILLE REST AREA |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78960598 | Jun 21, 2023 | PA | 1 | — |
PTRB SEMI-TRAILER
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV202107870A | Apr 7, 2021 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WV202009412A | May 6, 2020 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WV201704456A | Feb 13, 2017 | WV | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| WV000022796A | Jun 27, 2011 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0940697 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 1998 | Sep 11, 2001 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 11, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 8, 1999
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 79 SB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | PA | 3 | 0 |
| BRIDGEVILLE REST AREA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| KIRBY WEIGH STATION | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON GRAND AVE AT ITS INTERSECTI | PA | 1 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | PA | 1 | 0 |
| MORGANTOWN WV | WV | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 177.817(a) | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify VALLEY FUELS INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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