HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/703852-valley-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
VALLEY EXPRESS LLC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC325475
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 average37.3% vs Wisconsin average 19.9%.
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, (920) 231-1677, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC325475.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC325475 | — | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CAZP3477 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC325475 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-ZP3477 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2022 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC325475 | — | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Policy 7901279741 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 15, 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
28 of 75 · Wisconsin avg 19.9%
2 of 163 · Wisconsin avg 2.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | IL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | WI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | TN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | IN | 3 | 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 Wisconsin average covers 42,165 vehicle and 76,889 driver inspections of all Wisconsin-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
129 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 36 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 187 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 | Wisconsin share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 35 | 48.8% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 52 | 0 | 40.3% | 21.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 0 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
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 | 17 | 17 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 17 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 10 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 9 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 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 Wisconsin column is the mix across all Wisconsin-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 25, 2026 | Grand Chute, WI | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Oronoco, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Polk, WI | 0 | 6 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Proviso Twp, IL | 0 | 3 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Nekimi, WI | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Emmet, WI | 0 | 0 |
| May 5, 2026 | Knoxville, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Milwaukee, WI | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Lafayette, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Wheeling, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 703852 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC325475 |
| Legal name | VALLEY EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 160 |
| Drivers | 135 |
| Annual mileage | 7,611,580 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 10, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 4, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 2, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesCoal/CokeMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherPlastics
Questions about VALLEY EXPRESS LLC
Is VALLEY EXPRESS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. VALLEY EXPRESS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does VALLEY EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC325475: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about VALLEY EXPRESS LLC 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 LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 703852. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (920) 231-1677, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC325475, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (920) 231-1677
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY EXPRESS NATIONAL LLC Carrier |
Oshkosh, WI | 4368812 | MC1710788 | 10 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| PLANET FREIGHT INC Broker |
Oshkosh, WI | 2223627 | MC329146 | — | 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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