HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/189247-valley-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
VALLEY EXPRESS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- 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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (701) 281-0521, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC149591.
- 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) | MC149591 | — | Arch Specialty Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9482106 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC149591 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9293703 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
57 of 252 · North Dakota avg 27.7%
13 of 594 · North Dakota avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | SD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | MN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | ND | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | WI | 3 | 3 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | 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 North Dakota average covers 8,355 vehicle and 15,700 driver inspections of all North Dakota-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
403 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 90 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 509 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 | North Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 290 | 72 | 72.0% | 77.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 61 | 0 | 15.1% | 10.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 34 | 1 | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 11 | 3.0% | 2.7% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 6 | 6 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
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 | 23 | 23 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 19 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 17 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 15 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 14 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 13 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 11 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 8 | 8 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 8 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Dakota column is the mix across all North Dakota-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | Kildare, WI | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Breckenridge, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Hawley, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Grand Forks, ND | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Fargo, ND | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Rural, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Durham, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 189247 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC149591 |
| Legal name | VALLEY EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 345 |
| Drivers | 226 |
| Annual mileage | 19,000,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 7, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about VALLEY EXPRESS INC
What does VALLEY EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC149591: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VALLEY EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking VALLEY EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 189247. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (701) 281-0521, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC149591, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (701) 281-0521
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 | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC Carrier |
Mapleton, ND | 2334960 | MC797253 | 35 | Active Current · Motus |
| VALLEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC Carrier |
Mapleton, ND | 4174246 | MC1606088 | 1 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| VALLEY EXPRESS INC Broker |
Mapleton, ND | 2223781 | MC332761 | — | Active Last known · 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 on this page (how corrections work).
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