HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4007697-val-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
VAL EXPRESS LLC
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Tennessee average 23.5%.
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, (615) 625-1515, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1508064.
- 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) | MC1508064 | — | GEiCO Marine Insurance Company Policy 9300342928 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jun 23, 2026 | 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
3 of 7 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
0 of 12 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | AL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 27, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 9, 2025 | OK | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 31, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2025 | PA | 2 | 6 | No |
| Sep 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 1 | 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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 | 100.0% | 64.1% |
8 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LFTSM | 1 | 0 |
| Any of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPME | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Obstructed Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360E | 1 | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4007697 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1508064 |
| Legal name | VAL EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 168,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 8, 2023 · 3 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodUtilitiesOtherPaper Product
Questions about VAL EXPRESS LLC
What does VAL EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1508064: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VAL EXPRESS LLC 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 VAL EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4007697. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 625-1515, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1508064, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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