HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2334960-valley-express-specialized-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED 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 MC797253.
- 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) | MC797253 | — | Arch Specialty Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9482106 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC797253 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT9293703 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
17 of 46 · North Dakota avg 27.7%
1 of 83 · North Dakota avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | SD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2026 | MT | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2026 | WA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | AR | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 8,356 vehicle and 15,697 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
77 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 23 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 113 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 69 | 22 | 89.6% | 77.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 3.9% | 10.5% |
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 | 9 | 9 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1B | 3 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 2 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Mead, CO | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | Griffin, IN | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | I-90, MT | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Goodyear, AZ | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Clearwater, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2334960 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC797253 |
| Legal name | VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 35 |
| Drivers | 35 |
| Annual mileage | 234,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 17, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large Objects
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC
What does VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC's operating authority allow?
MC797253: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking VALLEY EXPRESS SPECIALIZED INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2334960. 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 MC797253, 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 INC Review Carrier |
Mapleton, ND | 189247 | MC149591 | 345 | Active Current · Motus |
| VALLEY ENERGY SERVICES LLC High risk Carrier |
Mapleton, ND | 4174246 | MC1606088 | 1 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| VALLEY EXPRESS INC Review Broker |
Mapleton, ND | 2223781 | MC332761 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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