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VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC

5240 COLUMBINE ST · Denver, CO 80216

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #147300
  • USDOT #171271 USDOT Active
  • 93
    Power Units
  • 89
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC is a Denver, CO freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 93 truck(s) in their fleet and 89 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-147300 and their USDOT number is 171271.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2025 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,074,286 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Colorado — 104 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: CO (104), KS (19), NE (13), TX (7), NM (5), UT (3), WY (3), SD (3), NV (2), AZ (1), OK (1), MN (1), +1 more. Home base: Denver, Colorado.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Sep 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.38 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.03 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.04 44 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 163
    Total
  • 99
    Clean
  • 64
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 61 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 173.24B2-HMRAMBPHM RAM (Bulk Packages) - Operating a motor vehicle when any support and/or anchoring mechanisms are ineffective. NOTE: Do not use if the vehicle is specification packaging.1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.1× SW 8
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 36

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.50D-BAir Brake - Missing or defective drain valve1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance5× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
  • 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
  • 397.67B-HMDPHM (Driving & Parking) - Operate an HM motor vehicle, required to be placarded or marked in violation of routing (Non RAM).1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
5240 COLUMBINE ST
DENVER, CO 80216
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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