Valu Auto LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3401524 · Owego, NY 13827 · 6076870056
Average safety record — scored 42/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 42/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Valu Auto LLC (DOT# 3401524) in Owego, New York has 247 inspections on record with 290 violations and a 24.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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 · 290 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | NY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/13/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | NY | 0 | 1 |
| 03/02/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | NY | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-OCT-25 | MD | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 08-SEP-25 | NY | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Co | $1,000 |
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.