DENVER CARGO INC
USDOT 3585416 • DBA: LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEM • 1706 N BRADY STREET SUITE 106, DAVENPORT, IA, 52803
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1212574 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 27, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910190-00 | ON FILE | Nov 25, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DC910190-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2025 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08887202 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08887202 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 2024 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08887202 | REPLACED | Nov 25, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08887202 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 25, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976335704 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976335704 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 75TRB004820 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 75TRB004397 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 11, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 75TRB004397 | CANCELLED | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02504207 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910190-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910190-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08887202 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08887202 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08887202 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08887202 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976335704 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2024 | Nov 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976335704 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 75TRB004820 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 75TRB004397 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02504207 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF MID-AMERICA | 75TRB004397 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 11, 2022 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1212574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2026 |
| MC1212574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2025 |
| MC1212574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2024 |
| MC1212574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 |
| MC1212574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2024 |
| MC1212574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 |
| MC1212574 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2022 |
| MC1212574 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
45 states • 755 inspections
Violation Summary (117 violations from latest 100 of 755 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 7 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.49J-MDP | Medical (Driver Physical) - Operating a CMV without a valid skill performance evaluation certificate in possession when required | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9C2-OOSO | OOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2II-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 (755 inspections)
Showing 50 of 755
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CANEYVILLE | WK9001 | ...UR5826 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Jan 16, 2026 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LIBERTY | MO 291 | ...UW1013 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEM |
| Jan 15, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONNEAUT | IR 00090 | ...656817 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Jan 7, 2026 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...697540 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUTLER | GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC HWY | ...222099 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Dec 9, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-49 | ...697493 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Nov 26, 2025 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | RURAL(ST FRANCIS COUNTY) | I40 | ...126999 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Nov 5, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASNER TWP | I-64 | ...033293 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOURBON | RP 1221 | ...102416 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEM |
| Oct 16, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BETHLEHEM | ROUTE 3007 S | ...135488 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CULLMAN | I-65 | ...085478 | DENVER CARGO INC. |
| Sep 17, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-85 SOUTH NEAR STEVE REYNOLDS BLVD | ...046371 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Sep 17, 2025 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-65 | ...150192 | DENVER CARGO, INC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATON ROUGE | I-12 | ...GV9098 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Aug 29, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | RAMP 145TH AVE, N TO N TO STAT | ...697443 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Aug 21, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | FREEDOM (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...NB8986 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Aug 16, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERONA | KY0014 | ...KC0939 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Jul 21, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 3 | RURAL(HEMPSTEAD COUNTY) | I30 | ...NB8986 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Jul 14, 2025 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAS CRUCES | US HIGHWAY 70 MILEPOST 154 | ...GP5990 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| May 23, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | I-95 SB | ...WG9238 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| May 3, 2025 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEBBERS FALLS | I-40 | ...009031 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELA TWP | IL 53 RAMP | ...090422 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEM |
| Apr 8, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COMMERCE | I-85 NB OFF RAMP AT GA 98 | ...681013 | DENVER CARGO INC |
| Apr 3, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUYLE TWP | STATE HIGHWAY 267 | ...257198 | LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEM |
| Mar 28, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE STATION | I80 | ...044325 | DENVER CARGO INC |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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