TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION INC
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.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION INC (USDOT 180139) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/180139/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
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Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 9.1% vs peer median 17.2% (better). n=2830 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 298 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 290 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 38 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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
TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION INC is a corporation based in WESTMINSTER, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 180139. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 295 power units and 180 drivers, with 38 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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.
TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION INC is a large fleet, operating 295 power units and 180 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Westminster, CO. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CO (10) and NM (4).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 295 power units (large fleet) and 180 drivers; Ford, Peterbilt, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,830 ACTIVE carriers operating 147–443 power units (±50% of this carrier's 295 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
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 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 1.23 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (38 rows) View all 38 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88478563 | Jul 20, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88419181 | Jul 15, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88417025 | Jul 13, 2026 | NM | 1 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 88126842 | Jun 10, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87939820 | May 21, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.95F, 393.95A1 | No |
| 87269639 | Mar 10, 2026 | CO | 2 | RIFLE CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86298917 | Nov 12, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85765603 | Sep 11, 2025 | CO | 1 | KERSEY CO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 85644797 | Aug 28, 2025 | NM | 1 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85446547 | Aug 7, 2025 | CO | 3 | KREMMLING CO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85378651 | Jul 30, 2025 | CO | 3 | CRAIG CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 85030706 | Jun 24, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83963675 | Feb 24, 2025 | CO | 3 | DEL NORTE CO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 83937458 | Feb 21, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83064233 | Oct 31, 2024 | CO | 3 | BURLINGTON CO |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82884425 | Oct 9, 2024 | CO | 2 | COPE CO |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82460766 | Aug 21, 2024 | WY | 1 | FOX PARK WY230 PULLOUT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 82250689 | Jul 24, 2024 | CO | 2 | WHITEWATER CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82203279 | Jul 23, 2024 | NM | 2 | WALDO INSPECTION SITE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 82168291 | Jul 15, 2024 | CO | 1 | FORT MORGAN CO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
0 | — | No |
| 82055613 | Jul 2, 2024 | CO | 2 | COLORADO SPRINGS CO |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82040864 | Jun 28, 2024 | CO | 2 | CLIFTON CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81682152 | May 16, 2024 | CO | 1 | FORT MORGAN PORT OF ENTRY WB |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80545485 | Jan 4, 2024 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80108619 | Nov 7, 2023 | CO | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries ▼ | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2012001318 | Oct 8, 2012 | CO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0030065107 | Jul 22, 2013 | NM | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY120123H021 | Aug 2, 2012 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0000066357 | Sep 15, 2004 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO9800004903 | Dec 7, 1998 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2020001652 | Nov 9, 2020 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2012000952 | Jul 28, 2012 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURLINGTON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| CLIFTON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| COLORADO SPRINGS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| COPE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| CRAIG CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| DEL NORTE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN PORT OF ENTRY WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HIGHWAY 7 AND HURON ST | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I 76 AND CR 49 | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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