MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (877) 325-6447, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC147640.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC147640 | Primary | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 53 UEN OH9013 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC147640 | Excess over $1,000,000 | ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO Policy EXT30045188201 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 13, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC147640 | Excess over $2,000,000 | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy P-001-001450929-01 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Feb 13, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC147640 | Excess over $4,000,000 | ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy UXP106290400 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
34 of 311 · California avg 19.8%
5 of 315 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
197 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 43 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 291 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 162 | 39 | 82.2% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 0 | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 5.1% | 8.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 9 | 0 | 4.6% | 0.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 2.0% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 12 | 12 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 12 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 9 | 4 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 1 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 4 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 4 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| May 6, 2026 | Buckeye, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Salome, AZ | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Banning, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Anaheim, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Solana Beach, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 172279 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC147640 |
| Legal name | MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 277 |
| Drivers | 229 |
| Annual mileage | 10,713,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 1, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicalsPaper ProductsOtherNON- BULK CLASS 3, D
Questions about MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC
What does MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC147640: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 172279. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (877) 325-6447, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC147640, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (877) 325-6447
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
3 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC LOGISTICS LLC DBA DC LOGISTICS |
1561579 | MC579186 | 10 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PIER ENTERPRISES GROUP INC DBA DC LOGISTICS |
2246840 | MC714935 | 0 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| GLS US SOLUTIONS INC | 2248304 | MC738577 | 0 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.