VALLEY EXPRESS INC

DOT 189247 MC 149591 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
899 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 15.02% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 20.8% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
245 units

Drivers: 226

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $2,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

16553 37TH ST SE, MAPLETON, ND, 58059-9771

Phone Number

(701) 281-0521

Mailing Address

16553 37TH ST SE, MAPLETON, ND, 58059

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(701) 281-1203

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
45 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2001-07-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1989-10-31 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1987-06-12 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1987-06-12 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1985-06-06 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-12-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-09-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-06-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1982-06-03 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-12-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-09-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-09-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-28 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-28 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $2,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-08-01 BIPD/Excess ZACAT9293703 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-08-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT9482105 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2024-08-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT9482104 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-08-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT9482103 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-08-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT9482102 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-08-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT9482101 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-06-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT9482100 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-01 BIPD/Primary TMC1308474 $1,000,000 TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY,… 2021-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-01 BIPD/Primary LJO0000402 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2020-06-21 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-07-27 BIPD/Primary LFO0001952 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2019-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-06-01 BIPD/Primary LFO0001952 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2016-07-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-06-09 BIPD/Primary MCP04622A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2016-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-06-01 BIPD/Primary MCP04622A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2015-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-06-01 BIPD/Primary CT750420-3602-121 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2013-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-01 BIPD/Primary CT750420-3602-111 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2012-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-06-01 CARGO CT7504201302-021 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-04-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-06-01 BIPD/Primary CT7504201602-021 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-06-05 CARGO TF316852 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-06-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 0000 681 $1,000,000 REPUBLIC WESTERN INSURANCE CO… 2002-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-06-01 CARGO TF254569 $1,000,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-06-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-06-01 CARGO TR 4707A $1,000,000 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC… 1998-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-11-30 BIPD/Primary CLP26207A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 1996-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.02%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

899 inspections · 135 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

20.8%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

125 inspections · 26 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 899 Last inspection: Jul 22, 2026 Total crashes: 209

FMCSA Inspection Records (899 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 22, 2026

TR20002405

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 ND KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 21, 2026

AW08130190

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 OR FREIGHTLIN 1FUPCSZB...

Jul 15, 2026

TR60002734

Level 1 ND PETERBILT 1XP4D49X...

Jul 14, 2026

HP62000323

1 viol.
Level 3 ND MACK 1M1AN4GY...

Jul 11, 2026

HP16700078

Level 3 SD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGMD6...

Jul 11, 2026

I038581518

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3ALXL700...

Jul 8, 2026

U840701072

Level 3 MT FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 8, 2026

0400000506

Level 3 KS INTERNATIO 3HSCNAPR...

Jul 7, 2026

U427301525

Level 3 MT KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 6, 2026

7GZH9DGXSF

Level 3 TX KW 1XKYD49X...

Jun 30, 2026

U712601407

Level 3 MT KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jun 30, 2026

5510000453

1 viol.
Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 29, 2026

0351000945

1 viol.
Level 2 MN KENWORTH 1XKADR9X...

Jun 27, 2026

FT33000670

Level 3 ND PETERBILT 1XP7DB9X...

Jun 25, 2026

1008801366

2 viol.
Level 1 IN INTERNATIO 3HSCNAPR...
Total Inspections

899

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

899

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (209 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 9, 2026

MN • MN0261600047

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2026

ND • ND0001179950

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Feb 4, 2026

ND • ND0001178041

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 21, 2026

SD • SD0202603393

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 15, 2025

MO • MO0000116281

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 16, 2025

TX • TX792DHQE1NW

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 29, 2025

IA • IA2501499369

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 29, 2025

NC • NC0108189236

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 14, 2025

ND • ND0001169721

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2025

MN • MN0251630129

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 9, 2025

MN • MN0251600134

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 5, 2025

AR • AR2025519005

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2025

ND • ND0001165408

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 12, 2025

TX • TX736DHQE1C0

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2025

MN • MN0250370363

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

7

Injury Crashes

125

Total Crashes

209

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

477

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 72
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 38
OOS: 2

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 348
OOS: 87

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 6

Driver Fitness

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 12

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

899
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

245
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

245

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

226

CDL Drivers: 226
Interstate: 226
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

125

Out of Service: 26
OOS Rate: 20.8%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 225
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles Drive/Tow Away Building Materials Fresh Produce Intermodal Grain/Feed Chemicals Dry Bulk Refrigerated Beverages Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

245

Power Units

245

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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