Valley Joist INC Safety Record
DOT# 244367 · Fort Payne, AL 35968 · 2568452330
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Valley Joist INC (DOT# 244367) in Fort Payne, Alabama has 21 inspections on record with 25 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record).
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 25 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 21 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 02/08/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 12/08/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 07/17/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 07/11/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 06/10/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 05/05/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/31/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
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.