Freight Carrier · Mapleton, ND

VALLEY EXPRESS INC

16553 37TH ST SE · Mapleton, ND 58059

Authorized: Property
(701) 281-0521 Tap to call
  • MC #149591
  • USDOT #189247 USDOT Active
  • 245
    Power Units
  • 246
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VALLEY EXPRESS INC is a Mapleton, ND freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of North Dakota. This company has 245 truck(s) in their fleet and 246 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-149591 and their USDOT number is 189247.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/28/2025 · last updated May 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/28/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 20,060,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Dakota — 98 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 83 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 76 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 73 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 9 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 41 states over the past 24 months: ND (98), MN (83), SD (76), MT (73), IA (27), WI (22), KS (21), ID (15), WA (13), NE (13), IL (13), TN (12), +29 more. Home base: Mapleton, North Dakota.

Safety Record

96 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 14
    Tow
  • 21
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.51 63 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.2 32 Vehicle Maintenance 5.15 132 Drugs / Alcohol 0.1 3 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.14 10

Inspection Summary

  • 594
    Total
  • 377
    Clean
  • 217
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 162 unique codes

Critical 56

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22× OOS×22 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×8 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-OOSTire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A1-IIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, or be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours before going on duty or operating, or having physical control of, a commercial motor vehicle OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured17× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TSVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.83(a)Exhaust System - Location of Exhaust - Exhaust system of any commercial motor vehicle located as to allow burning, charring, or damaging the electrical wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the commercial motor vehicle OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit21× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Hours of Service 20

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3
  • 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. 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. SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 71

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199817× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
VALLEY EXPRESS INC
16553 37TH ST SE
MAPLETON, ND 58059
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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