Vallen Distribution INC
Belmont, NC
DBA: VALLEN BORING SMITH
Profile data updated Jul 21, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
744
Power Units
738
Drivers
FMCSA since 1989 (37 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 1989. Based in Belmont, NC, they operate a fleet of 744 power units with 8 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Vallen Distribution INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 64 | 674 | 0 | 738 |
| Tractors | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 193 | 0 | 0 | 193 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Vallen Distribution INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 8
MCS-150 Mileage: 15,064,680 miles (2024)
Driver Information
738
Total Drivers
8
CDL Drivers
27
Interstate Drivers
711
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC
10 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Nov 11, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ford, GM. Equipment breakdown: 10 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 72.7% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 91% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 9% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Tige | 1 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | 27% |
| Ford | 2 | 18% |
| GM | 1 | 9% |
| Tige | 1 | 9% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 9% |
| Internatio | 1 | 9% |
| Isuzu | 1 | 9% |
| Hino | 1 | 9% |
License plates on file (11 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VXJ6374 | TX | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 75646P | TX | Tige SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| P698714 | SC | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 3328983 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| XNEM32 | NJ | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Sep 2025 |
| 3416373 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| JM7113 | NC | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jul 2025 |
| JH4406 | NC | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| 201076F | IL | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| NLR054 | IA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Mar 2025 |
| H452586 | TN | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2024 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: IN (2) · NC (2) · TX (2) · IL (1) · TN (1) · SC (1) · IA (1) · NJ (1)
Recent active vehicles (11 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
14
Inspections
24 months
30
Violations
Total found
10
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+13.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+28.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/09/2026 | TX | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 05/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 4 | 1 |
| 11/11/2025 | TX | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 11/04/2025 | GA | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 10/21/2025 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/25/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 09/11/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2025 | WI | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 07/02/2025 | VA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2025 | VA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 04/29/2025 | IL | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 03/28/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 02/27/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/07/2024 | IA | Full | 3 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2025 | LA | RURAL, LA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/27/2025 | PA | PERRY TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Vallen Distribution INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC is inferred to operate: Tanker and Box Truck.
Is VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC's authority currently active?
VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC been in business?
VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1989, making their authority approximately 37 years, 2 months old.
Where is VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC located?
VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC is physically located at 2100 THE OAKS PARKWAY, BELMONT, NC 28012.
Roadside Inspection History 14 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC has been inspected 14 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, PA, VA. Out of these, 8 inspections (about 57%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 391.41APC — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-11 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-11-04 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-21 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-25 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-09-11 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-17 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-07-02 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-20 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-29 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-28 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-02-27 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-07 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), VALLEN DISTRIBUTION INC was cited for 20 violations, of which 8 (40%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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