Valley Express Inc
USDOT 189247 · MC-149591 · Mapleton, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Valley Express Inc is a corporation based in Mapleton, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 345 power units and 226 drivers, which ranks it #13 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 593 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 23.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 19 tow-away), or 5.8 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Valley Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 189247 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-149591 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 16553 37Th St Se, Mapleton, ND 58059 |
| Phone | (701) 281-0521 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 189247.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 245 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 260 | 0 |
- 0.66 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 19,000,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 55,072 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 226 CDL drivers; 225 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1 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 North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Valley Express Inc | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.4% | 18.3% | 22.1% | 28% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.8 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 39% higher than average |
| Inspections | 593 | 593 with a driver check, 252 with a vehicle check, 403 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 7, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Valley Express Inc?
Valley Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 189247 and operating authority MC-149591.
How many trucks does Valley Express Inc have?
It reports 345 power units (245 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 260 trailers, with 226 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 1, 2026).
Where is Valley Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mapleton, North Dakota 58059.
What is the out-of-service rate of Valley Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.4% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% 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.