VALLEY BUS COACHES LLC
USDOT 610827 • 2761 LEAHY AVE S, FARGO, ND, 58103-2360
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB0016032 | ON FILE | Sep 12, 2014 | Sep 20, 2017 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3369-0338 | ON FILE | Sep 12, 2003 | Sep 12, 2004 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB0016031 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2013 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A159166 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA159166 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Aug 16, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA159166 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 29, 2008 | Nov 10, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA159166 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 1, 2005 | Jan 22, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA159166 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 12, 2004 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN218188 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2003 | Sep 12, 2004 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3364-0428 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2002 | Sep 12, 2003 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN201647 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2002 | Sep 12, 2003 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN176695 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2001 | Sep 12, 2002 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833550316 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2001 | Sep 12, 2002 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN126695 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2001 | Sep 12, 2001 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN158044 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2000 | Sep 12, 2001 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 87833420295 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2000 | Sep 12, 2001 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3327-0220 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1999 | Sep 12, 2000 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70APN142639 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1999 | Sep 12, 2000 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3302-0230 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1999 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70AP 365276 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1999 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70AP365276 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70AP 363313 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 363235 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1997 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-32 85-02 69 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1997 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878-3274-0323 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1996 | Sep 12, 1997 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 355987 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1996 | Sep 12, 1997 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 878 0354 0318 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1995 | Sep 12, 1996 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70 AP 352958 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 1995 | Sep 12, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0016032 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0016031 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2014 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | A159166 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2013 | Aug 16, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159166 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2008 | Nov 10, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159166 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2008 | Jan 22, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159166 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN218188 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2004 | Sep 12, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3369-0338 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 2004 | Sep 12, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3364-0428 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 2003 | Sep 12, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN201647 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2003 | Sep 12, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833550316 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 2002 | Sep 12, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN176695 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2002 | Sep 12, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN158044 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2001 | Sep 12, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN126695 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2001 | Sep 12, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 87833420295 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 2001 | Sep 12, 2001 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3327-0220 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 2000 | Sep 12, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70APN142639 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2000 | Sep 12, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3302-0230 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 1999 | Sep 12, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70AP 365276 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 1999 | Sep 12, 1999 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-32 85-02 69 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 363235 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70AP365276 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70AP 363313 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 1998 | Sep 12, 1998 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878-3274-0323 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 1997 | Sep 12, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 355987 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 1997 | Sep 12, 1997 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70 AP 352958 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 1996 | Sep 12, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 878 0354 0318 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 12, 1996 | Sep 12, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-293467 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-293467 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-293467 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-293467 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-293467 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-293467 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (22 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC293467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2017 |
| MC293467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2017 |
| MC293467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 |
| MC293467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 |
| MC293467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2013 |
| MC293467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2013 |
| MC293467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2013 |
| MC293467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2013 |
| MC293467 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | REINSTATED | Nov 20, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC293467 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 20, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC293467 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | REINSTATED | Jan 31, 2008 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2008 |
| MC293467 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 31, 2008 | REVOKED | Nov 10, 2008 |
| MC293467 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 7, 2005 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2008 |
| MC293467 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | REINSTATED | Nov 7, 2005 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2008 |
| MC293467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2004 |
| MC293467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2004 |
| MC293467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 1998 |
| MC293467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 1998 |
| MC293467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC293467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC293467 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 12, 1995 | REVOKED | Nov 1, 2005 |
| MC293467 | PASSENGER REG ROUTE - COMMON | GRANTED | Oct 12, 1995 | REVOKED | Nov 1, 2005 |
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 (10 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.47D2-BRMMCAD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87392332 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47D2-BRMMCAD, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87393547 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87393708 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 5 | PREVOST MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87391791 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 5 | MOTOR COAC MOTOR COACH | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87392071 | FARGO ND | ND | Level 5 | MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH | 3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.201A-FRMC, 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| Sep 13, 2023 | 79654414 | BLAINE | MN | Level 1 | PREO MOTOR COACH | 2 | 393.207(a), 393.45(d) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND FORKS | 0297 | ...004278 | VALLEY BUS COACHES LLC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | 70TH AVE S | ...335226 | VALLEY BUS COACHES LLC |
| Jan 4, 2018 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2007 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2005 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2005 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND-2022-0042-US1534 | Feb 27, 2023 | 382.301(a) | $7,240 | 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