Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
245 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 189247 · MC-149591 ·
Valley Express Inc
245 power unitsavg 9.4 yrNational · 43 statesMAPLETON, ND81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-149591 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
245Power units
247 observed · MCS-150
266Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
37 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
VALLEY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 189247) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 582 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 248 vehicle-level and 582 driver-level — across 43 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 245 power units and 226 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 7, 2004 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is VALLEY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 189247, and its motor carrier number is MC-149591.
Is VALLEY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. VALLEY EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is VALLEY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC has a 23.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 905 roadside inspections, with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is VALLEY EXPRESS INC's fleet?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC operates 245 power units and 226 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is VALLEY EXPRESS INC based?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC is based in MAPLETON, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 43 states.
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