LUCKY DOG CONTRACTING INC
DBA: LUCKY DOG CONTRACTING
LUCKY DOG CONTRACTING INC is a motor carrier based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1223304. 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 42 power units and 17 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
LUCKY DOG CONTRACTING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 42 power units and 17 drivers, based in Colorado Springs, CO. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 70% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (16) and UT (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 42 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Mack, Western Star, and Towmaster are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,863 ACTIVE carriers operating 21–63 power units (±50% of this carrier's 42 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87550130 | Apr 9, 2026 | CO | 1 | MONUMENT CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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15 | 393.100B-C, 393.75G-TAOW, 393.75G-TFWETL | Yes |
| 87350585 | Mar 20, 2026 | CO | 2 | MONUMENT CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 87170874 | Feb 26, 2026 | CO | 3 | FRANKTOWN CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86524786 | Dec 8, 2025 | CO | 2 | COLORADO SPRINGS CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86332902 | Nov 14, 2025 | CO | 2 | DIVIDE CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86315616 | Oct 22, 2025 | CO | 4 | CASTLE ROCK CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.11A1-LFTSM, 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| 85948040 | Oct 1, 2025 | CO | 3 | FRANKTOWN CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85290691 | Jul 21, 2025 | CO | 3 | CASTLE ROCK CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85290490 | Jul 21, 2025 | CO | 3 | CASTLE ROCK CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85290171 | Jul 21, 2025 | CO | 3 | CASTLE ROCK CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84890665 | Jun 5, 2025 | CO | 2 | FRANKTOWN CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84446550 | Apr 17, 2025 | CO | 2 | MONUMENT CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
9 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.201D-FR | Yes |
| 84251221 | Mar 26, 2025 | CO | 3 | LITTLETON CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLEWPB, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83803727 | Feb 5, 2025 | CO | 3 | CASTLE ROCK CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 82774517 | Sep 25, 2024 | CO | 2 | FRANKTOWN CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 393.106D-C, 393.110B2II-C, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82412986 | Aug 15, 2024 | UT | 1 | HELPER UT |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82051405 | Jul 1, 2024 | CO | 3 | COLORADO SPRINGS CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9(a) | No |
| 81401826 | Apr 15, 2024 | CO | 2 | MONUMENT CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.55(d)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 80867743 | Feb 8, 2024 | CO | 1 | COLORADO SPRINGS CO |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.47(e), 393.53B-B | No |
| 80625793 | Jan 16, 2024 | CO | 1 | COLORADO SPRINGS CO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80542030 | Jan 4, 2024 | CO | 2 | FRANKTOWN CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| 80479044 | Dec 27, 2023 | CO | 3 | co-marksheffel-&-bradley |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80173413 | Nov 15, 2023 | CO | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79842872 | Oct 5, 2023 | CO | 1 | MONUMENT POE NB |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.75(b), 393.11, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 79485087 | Aug 22, 2023 | CO | 1 | HWY 21 MM132 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2025001875 | Nov 4, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CO2019000555 | Mar 22, 2019 | CO | 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTLE ROCK CO | CO | 5 | 0 |
| FRANKTOWN CO | CO | 5 | 1 |
| COLORADO SPRINGS CO | CO | 4 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 4 | 2 |
| DIVIDE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| H83 MP21 COLORADO SPRINGS | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 21 MM132 | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LITTLETON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| MONUMENT POE NB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HELPER UT | UT | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(d)(2) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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