EL TORO TRUCKING LLC
KERSEY, CO
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EL TORO TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3266909) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): EMMANUEL ARMENDARIZ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3266909/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 10% (worse). 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: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 18, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1030722ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 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
EL TORO TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in KERSEY, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3266909. 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 7 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.
EL TORO TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 7 drivers, based in Kersey, CO. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 9% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CO (10 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Unknown, and Clement-br are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Colorado (CO) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 3.75 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 11.00 | 11 | — | 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 (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87389357 | Mar 23, 2026 | CO | 3 | WATKINS CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 82926580 | Oct 15, 2024 | CO | 3 | SHERIDAN LAKE CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 82466565 | Aug 21, 2024 | CO | 2 | CENTER CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 82249719 | Jul 24, 2024 | CO | 2 | CENTER CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.205(a), 392.2 | No |
| 82017333 | Jun 26, 2024 | CO | 2 | BRISTOL CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | No |
| 82016532 | Jun 26, 2024 | CO | 2 | BRISTOL CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.95(a)(4) | Yes |
| 81650912 | May 14, 2024 | CO | 3 | LAMAR PORT OF ENTRY WB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(b) | No |
| 81585734 | May 7, 2024 | CO | 3 | HOLLY CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81585417 | May 7, 2024 | CO | 3 | HOLLY CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81491714 | Apr 25, 2024 | CO | 2 | H50 MP 441 EB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81402155 | Apr 15, 2024 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.60(c), 393.95(a)(1) | No |
| 81401535 | Apr 15, 2024 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81076917 | Mar 9, 2024 | WY | 1 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 391.45(b) | Yes |
| 80934589 | Feb 15, 2024 | CO | 3 | LAKEWOOD CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80785583 | Jan 30, 2024 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80380977 | Dec 13, 2023 | CO | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.95(f), 393.11 | Yes |
| 79473910 | Aug 22, 2023 | NE | 3 | KIMBALL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.7(a), 391.11(b)(2), 387.303(b)(4) | No |
| 79344481 | Aug 7, 2023 | CO | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79123811 | Jul 11, 2023 | CO | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78842599 | Jun 8, 2023 | CO | 3 | WCR 49 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78345633 | Apr 12, 2023 | WY | 1 | GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY | — | 9 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.95(f), 390.21T(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2023001071 | Aug 7, 2023 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2022001600 | Oct 10, 2022 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 1, 2021 | MC1030722 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 10, 2019 | MC1030722-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA992478631 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 18, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA992478631 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1676978 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 24, 2021 | Mar 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1676978 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 24, 2021 | Jan 17, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1676978 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | NAME CHANGED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1676978 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2020 | Feb 24, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0763896 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 30, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA0763896 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 30, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00763896 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 16, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0763896 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 10, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0763896 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 2, 2019 | Sep 10, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0763896 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 2, 2019 | Jul 2, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2021
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Feb 24, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 24, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 23, 2020
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Jan 17, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 30, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2019
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Oct 18, 2019
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Oct 16, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 10, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2019
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Jul 10, 2019
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Jul 2, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL CO | CO | 2 | 1 |
| CENTER CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| HOLLY CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| H50 MP 441 EB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LAKEWOOD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR PORT OF ENTRY WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| SHERIDAN LAKE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| WATKINS CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 387.303(b)(4) | No copy of certificate of registration | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1030722
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 45,815 carriers served
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21 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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- 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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