VALLEY EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
189247
MC Number
149591
Fleet Size
245
Total Drivers
226
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
VALLEY EXPRESS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in MAPLETON, North Dakota, operating 245 power units with 226 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 21 crashes on file (7 with injuries). FMCSA records show 601 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Dakota is 8.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 34.8% across 6,437 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
601
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Arch Specialty Insurance Company — eff. Aug 1, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
21
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is VALLEY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for VALLEY EXPRESS INC (USDOT #189247) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is VALLEY EXPRESS INC's safety record?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC has 601 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 21 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does VALLEY EXPRESS INC operate?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC operates 245 power units with 226 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does VALLEY EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. VALLEY EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is VALLEY EXPRESS INC located?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC is based in MAPLETON, North Dakota at 16553 37TH ST SE, 58059-9771. Phone: (701) 281-0521.
What are VALLEY EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
VALLEY EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 24.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.