Valley Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 189247 · Mapleton, ND 58059 · 7012810521

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Valley Express INC (DOT# 189247) in Mapleton, North Dakota has 823 inspections on record with 854 violations and a 15.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 22 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

823 Inspections
15.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
22 Crashes
245 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 15.1%
Carrier: 15.1% (124 of 823) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.8%
Carrier: 2.8% (23 of 823) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in North Dakota
14% crash rate better than 14% of carriers in North Dakota

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

854 total violations across 823 inspections
149 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
530
Unsafe Driving
242
Hours of Service
61
Driver Fitness
18
Other
3

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 42 states
Level 1: 160 (19%) Level 2: 198 (24%) Level 3: 465 (57%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 ND 3 0 0
03/25/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/25/2026 IL 2 0 0
03/23/2026 LA 3 0 0
03/21/2026 MS 1 0 0
03/20/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/19/2026 MN 1 3 0
03/18/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/17/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/16/2026 SD 3 0 0
7 injury crashes
29-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-JUL-25 NC 0 0 0
29-AUG-25 IA 0 0 0
28-JAN-25 MO 0 0 0
28-FEB-25 ND 0 1 0
25-SEP-24 TN 0 0 0
20-JAN-25 KY 0 0 0
16-SEP-25 TX 0 0 0
15-OCT-24 ND 0 0 0
15-OCT-24 WI 0 0 0
15-NOV-25 MO 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC149591
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Arch Insurance Company $1,000 08/01/2025
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 08/01/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 245
Drivers 246
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20251128 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 20,060,000
Address 16553 37th St Se, Mapleton, ND 58059