Mountain Valley Express LLC
USDOT 172279 · MC-147640 · Manteca, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Mountain Valley Express LLC is a corporation based in Manteca, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 277 power units and 229 drivers, which ranks it #63 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 377 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 10.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 3.6 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mountain Valley Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 172279 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-147640 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1019 Bessemer Ave, Manteca, CA 95337 |
| Phone | (877) 325-6447 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 172279.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 26 | 22 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 134 | 95 | 0 |
| Trailers | 252 | 208 | 0 |
- 0.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 10,713,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 38,675 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 56% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 33 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 196 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Mountain Valley Express LLC | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.9% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 40% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 24% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 13% lower than average |
| Inspections | 377 | 327 with a driver check, 321 with a vehicle check, 197 BASIC violations recorded, 35 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 1, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mountain Valley Express LLC?
Mountain Valley Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 172279 and operating authority MC-147640.
How many trucks does Mountain Valley Express LLC have?
It reports 277 power units (229 tractors, 48 straight trucks) and 460 trailers, with 229 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 17, 2026).
Where is Mountain Valley Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Manteca, California 95337.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mountain Valley Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 10.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.