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Carrier profile · USDOT 189247 · MC149591 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Valley Express Inc

Mapleton, ND · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$2M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+13 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (701) 281-0521
345
Power units
226
Drivers
596
Inspections · 24 mo
22
Crashes · 24 mo
19M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 24.8% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
24.8%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 63 of 254 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.2%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 13 of 596 inspections
Crashes
22
0 fatal7 injury21 tow-away
Crash rate 0.58 per 1M mi
Total inspections
596
Driver inspections
596
Vehicle inspections
254
People injured
10
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2004)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC149591
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$2,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Arch Specialty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
345
Power units
245
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
226
Drivers
226
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
19,000,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
189247
MC / docket
MC-149591
Legal name
Valley Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Sep 1, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
226 (226)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (701) 281-0521
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Valley Express Inc's USDOT number?

Valley Express Inc's USDOT number is 189247 and its docket number is MC149591.

Is Valley Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Valley Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 596 roadside inspections, a 24.8% vehicle and 2.2% driver out-of-service rate, and 22 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Valley Express Inc's fleet?

345 power units and 226 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 1, 2026.

What insurance does Valley Express Inc carry?

$2,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Arch Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Valley Express Inc located?

Valley Express Inc is located at 16553 37TH St SE, Mapleton, ND, 58059-9771. Phone: (701) 281-0521.

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