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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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VALLEY EQUIPMENT LEASING INC
USDOT 171271 · MC147300 · EIN 83-0290576 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5240 COLUMBINE ST, DENVER, CO, 80216
(303) 293-0077 · BRADLEY GASSER
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
93 / 89
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
176 / 898
Crashes (24 mo)
2 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
National Interstate Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy VEN 8000047-02 · eff 03/31/2011
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance632 pts
Unsafe Driving117 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance94 pts
Other56 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance31 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 84 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 40 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
CO114
KS19
NE15
TX7
NM6
UT3
SD3
US2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.33 | 1.33 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.09 | 0.10 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.30 | 3.38 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.39 | 0.42 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 5 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in El Paso County, CO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from El Paso County, CO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 50% · Seat belt 42% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 68% · Log / ELD device 19% · False log / RODS 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 49% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% · Tires 13% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 33 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 34 inspections, 25 violations, 4 OOS, 22 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance16 viol · 4 OOS · 64%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.207F-SDAS, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.475).
2. Other6 viol · 24%
392.2-SLLSR ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 4%
383.51A-LCDLRSWD
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 37 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.053).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | AURORA, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 03/05/2025 | DENVER, CO | ✓ |
Equipment — 82 vehicles seen in inspections
41 truck35 trailer6 other
Company profile
Officer
BRADLEY GASSER
Annual mileage
7.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
89
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIDAR ENERGY LLC | 3658431 | 3 VINs | strong |
| KALCO EXPRESS INC | 678517 | strong | |
| HALIMEH TRANSPORTATION INC | 3603275 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LARAMIE RIVER RESERVE | 2162392 | phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.8M mi reported (2025)
03/31/2011 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy VEN 8000047-02
03/31/2011 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy VEN 8000047-02
03/31/2011 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000047-00
10/15/2009 — Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy VEN 8000047-00
10/15/2009 — Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company
policy VEN 8000047-00
10/15/2009 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP29538A
08/13/2008 — Insurance cancelled — PIONEER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 21407
04/20/2005 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 335959
04/23/2004 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 339175
03/29/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/28/2004)
05/31/2003 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC061233
04/23/2003 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 359909
04/20/2001 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF247698
02/04/1998 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T135940
06/20/1997 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
REVOKED (08/19/2008)
12/06/1992 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/31/1992)
05/23/1990 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/171271.