ALTA FUELS LLC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ALTA FUELS LLC (USDOT 1191715) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MICHAEL PETERSON (Company officer); SHANNON STRINGER (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1191715/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 10% (better). n=93861 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ALTA FUELS LLC is a motor carrier based in ALAMOSA, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1191715. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 9 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ALTA FUELS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, based in Alamosa, CO. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 70% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (11) and NM (6), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (66.7% of violations); top code 178.345-1(i)(2) (DOT406/407/412 Double bulkhead drain) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Freightliner, Kenworth, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,861 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 8, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.31 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85505345 | Aug 14, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85256897 | Jul 17, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84631121 | May 8, 2025 | CO | 3 | TRINIDAD CO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84324112 | Apr 4, 2025 | CO | 2 | PENROSE CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84256793 | Mar 27, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84188726 | Mar 19, 2025 | CO | 3 | ANTONITO CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83607945 | Jan 13, 2025 | CO | 2 | ALAMOSA CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83509801 | Dec 30, 2024 | CO | 2 | MONUMENT CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83001564 | Oct 24, 2024 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82698938 | Sep 17, 2024 | CO | 2 | ALAMOSA CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82261378 | Jul 25, 2024 | CO | 2 | MONUMENT CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82184824 | Jul 17, 2024 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82100214 | Jul 6, 2024 | CO | 2 | MONUMENT CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 178.345-1(i)(2), 395.20(b) | No |
| 82045831 | Jul 3, 2024 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82003976 | Jun 25, 2024 | CO | 1 | FRANKTOWN CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81898747 | Jun 7, 2024 | CO | 1 | TRINIDAD CO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 81655724 | May 9, 2024 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81343700 | Apr 8, 2024 | CO | 2 | MONUMENT CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80532963 | Jan 4, 2024 | CO | 3 | AVONDALE CO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80427198 | Dec 19, 2023 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79556812 | Aug 30, 2023 | NM | 2 | TRES PIEDRAS WEIGHT PAD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79111789 | Jul 3, 2023 | CO | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78822466 | Jun 6, 2023 | CO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78797410 | Jun 1, 2023 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78731936 | May 25, 2023 | CO | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2018000548 | Apr 17, 2018 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2016000759 | May 27, 2016 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 7 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 5 | 0 |
| ALAMOSA CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| COLORADO285 | CO | 2 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| ANTONITO CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| AVONDALE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKTOWN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| PENROSE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| TRES PIEDRAS WEIGHT PAD | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.20(b) | The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify ALTA FUELS LLC
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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