COLORADO TRANSPORTATION CORP
USDOT 2093047 • 21069 E 55TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80249
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1100422 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 16, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 7090200-01 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 7090200-00 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 7090200-00 | REPLACED | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0083180001 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN267780 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0083180001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN267780 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1100422 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2021 |
| MC1100422 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2021 |
| MC1100422 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC1100422 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 15, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2012 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Apr 5, 2013 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I 25 AT MP 2 | ...NP6683 | COLORADO TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Sep 30, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | N LISBON ST AT E COLFAX AVE | ...UY0151 | COLORADO TRANSPORTATION EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 9, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | E 470 AT MP 13 | ...494476 | COLORADO TRANSPORTATION CORP |
| Mar 8, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records