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FOUNTAIN VALLEY ENTERPRISES INC

Fayette, OH

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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 796161 · MC 354609
No Safety Rating Active 15 yrs, 1 mo
34
Power Units
30
Drivers
48
Inspections
46%
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-354609 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.1% OOS · 48 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 1 mo
  • Insurance on file: $750,000
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 45.5% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 48 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC354609
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active

Insurance on File

Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0033736001
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
796161
MC Number
MC-354609
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 19, 1999
Authority Granted
August 8, 2011
Annual Mileage
1,800,451 mi (2024)

Contact Information

Address
14986 County Road 20, Fayette, OH 43521
Owner / Officer
Luke Powers
Officer 2
Davis Powers

Cargo Types

General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedConstruction Materials

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
48
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
12

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service8

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate45.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (24.8pp higher)
16.1% of 31 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 50th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
16 insp · 1 OOS
2025
7 insp · 8 OOS
2024
22 insp · 2 OOS

Violation Rate by Category

Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.

Vehicle Maintenance 7 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving 6 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service 5 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness 0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 32 inspections

Crash History (3)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
May 6, 2026 KY — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet
May 5, 2026 IL — 1 Yes Rain · Daylight · Wet
September 23, 2025 IN — 1 Yes Fog · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN13
MI9
OH9
KY5
WI2
IL1
and 4 more states

Fleet & Equipment (56)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~23
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~33
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
27
Tractor
23
Semi-trailer
4
Tank
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLD54GSGV6945 4 —
2009 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD49X09J239677 3 2
2000 Kenworth W900 Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9X6YJ862353 3 1
Freightlin Tractor 3ALXA7CG4FDGJ8720 3 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531R3012119 2 1
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537H7984301 2 1
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X4KJ221231 2 —
2023 Peterbilt 579 Tractor · Class 8 1XPBD49X0PD859983 2 —
2015 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGEDV7FDGN8977 2 —
2017 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLDR6HSHV8087 2 —
Show all 56 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2017 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGLDR6HSJB2752 2 —
Mckt Semi-trailer 5MATA4822JA034761 2 1
Mckt Semi-trailer 5MATA4824JA034762 2 —
2011 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 1FUJGEDV8BSAX7303 1 1
Frht Tractor 1FVXA7CG4DDFA4856 1 —
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530H7984303 1 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530J3429025 1 —
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530K7668875 1 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531DG509222 1 1
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531J7197138 1 —
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531L7908906 1 —
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531M7408410 1 —
2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531N7664225 1 —
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532H7984304 1 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533DG654620 1 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533J3429021 1 —
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533K7668871 1 —
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533M7369741 1 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536DG654613 1 —
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536HG812504 1 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536R3012116 1 1
Utility Tr — 1UYVS25370G654619 1 —
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537FG261349 1 —
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538H7946009 1 —
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539H7984302 1 1
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539HG812531 1 —
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539K7668874 1 —
2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XDG591712 1 —
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XJ3429002 1 —
2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XR3012118 1 —
1998 Kenworth W900 Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD69X6WJ776920 1 —
2008 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9X28J232586 1 —
2001 Kenworth W900 Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9X51J882180 1 —
2007 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWDB9XX7J194233 1 —
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X0PJ260681 1 —
2001 International 9900i Tractor · Class 8 2HSCHAER21C085945 1 —
2016 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJGEDV3GSGV5328 1 —
Freightlin Tractor 3ALXA7004JDJM0862 1 —
Freightlin Tractor 3ALXA7CG2EDFP5641 1 1
Frht Tractor 3ALXA7CG4EDFR3686 1 1
Freightlin Tractor 3ALXA7CG4GDHC3433 1 —
2019 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HSDZAPR6KN059850 1 —
Heil Co. Semi-trailer 5JLSP4225X5W04963 1 —
1999 Heil Trailer International Tank · 44 ft 5JLSP442XX5W05090 1 —
Mack Trail Semi-trailer 5MATA4824JA034759 1 —
2008 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) Dry Van · 53 ft 5V8VA53288M807574 1 —
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

Inspection Details

Each roadside inspection with its violations

Inspection Records (48)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
August 25, 2026 8557007267 WARREN IN III 1 — A&A ENTERPRISE
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
HEIL CO.,
1XPBD49X0PD859983
5JLSP4225X5W04963
OH PXF0537
ME 5460745
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
August 7, 2026 3291001057 VAN WERT OH II 3 — ASAMA COLDWATER MFG., INC.
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKYD49X4KJ221231
1UYVS2536HG812504
OH PXD2889
ME 2822536
392.2-SLLIRP State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 Brakes All Others
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
July 29, 2026 SHEPZ05802 MI, MI III 1 — HEAT TREATING SERVICES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJGEDV7FDGN8977
1UYVS2533K7668871
OH PWP9867
ME 5291870
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other Dangerous Driving
July 27, 2026 WHEES03616 MI, MI I 1 — ALLEGHNY COATING
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJGEDV7FDGN8977
1UYVS2538H7946009
OH PWP9867
ME 5022051
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
June 22, 2026 8557007074 WARREN IN III 1 — A&A ENTERPRISE LLC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
MACK TRAIL
1XPBD49X0PD859983
5MATA4824JA034759
OH PXF0537
ME 5492738
392.2-SLLEWG1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight
May 20, 2026 8557006998 WARREN IN III 1 — PALLET CENTRAL ENTERPRISES
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKWDB9X6YJ862353
1UYVS2530J3429025
OH PXC9686
ME 5246310
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
May 12, 2026 8557006979 WARREN IN III — — MORTON SALT
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKWDB9X28J232586
1UYVS253XJ3429002
OH PXD2888
ME 5246308
May 5, 2026 6050001434 WARSAW IN III 4 — 20/20 CUSTOM MOLDED PLASTIC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJGLD54GSGV6945
1UYVS2537H7984301
OH PWK9918
ME 2824165
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner
392.2-SLLFC State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations
April 17, 2026 3258000599 BOWLING GREEN OH III — — GRABER PALLET CO
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
INTERNATIONAL
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3HSDZAPR6KN059850
1UYVS2537FG261349
OH PXD2890
ME 2641584
April 15, 2026 1028700483 SEYMOUR IN II 1 — MYTEX JEFFERSOVILLE IN
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
1XKYD49X4KJ221231
5V8VA53288M807574
OH SSSSS
MI F198433
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups

Shippers Seen at Inspections

Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
A&A ENTERPRISE 3 August 25, 2026
ASAMA COLDWATER MFG INC 3 August 7, 2026
GRABER PALLET COMPANY 3 April 17, 2026
ASAMA COLDWATER MANUFACTURING 3 August 13, 2025
ACM GEORGIA 2 July 10, 2025
HEAT TREATING SERVICES 1 July 29, 2026
ALLEGHNY COATING 1 July 27, 2026
PALLET CENTRAL ENTERPRISES 1 May 20, 2026
MORTON SALT 1 May 12, 2026
20/20 CUSTOM MOLDED PLASTIC 1 May 5, 2026
MYTEX JEFFERSOVILLE IN 1 April 15, 2026
PLASTIPAK 1 April 9, 2026

16 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
November 22, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
November 22, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
October 3, 2023INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 29, 2023INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
August 8, 2011REVOKEDProperty Broker
August 8, 2011Inactive
GRANTED
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
July 15, 2009GRANTEDProperty Broker
March 17, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
February 19, 2008INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
March 16, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
March 15, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
CargoCancelled · Firemens Insurance Co. of Washington DC
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancelled · Auto-Owners Insurance Company
CargoCancelled · Auto-Owners Insurance Company
CargoCancelled · Carolina Casualty Insurance Company
CargoCancelled · Carolina Casualty Insurance Company
CargoCancelled · ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancelled · Lancer Insurance Company
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancelled · GREAT LAKES GENERAL AGENCY, INC.
July 5, 2011BROKEROn Record

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