QWEST CORPORATION
USDOT 453455 • DBA: CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES • 931 14TH ST, DENVER, CO, 80202
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
12 states • 97 inspections
Violation Summary (106 violations from 97 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS3 | 2-SLLS3 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.301(a)(1) | Hazmat marking on packages defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.400(a)(1) | Hazmat labeling on packages | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602(a) | Emergency Response information not complete | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (97 inspections)
Showing 50 of 97
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 12, 2026 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREELEY | E 24TH ST AT ASH AVE | ...706817 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| Jan 9, 2026 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHOENIX | W OLIVE AVE at Litchfield Rd | ...B63174 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| Nov 26, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | US 12 | +46.2653 -106.5452 | ...B46524 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| Jun 11, 2025 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINDON | I-15 | ...A04127 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| May 7, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Tucson | I-10 @ MP-256 | ...C67194 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| Jun 4, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | BIRDLAND DRIVE | ...C67052 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Apr 16, 2024 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | HWY 34 AT MP 85 | ...A82423 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Nov 22, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT LUPTON | S DENVER AVE AT CR 12 | ...A76236 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Jul 5, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 83AT MP 23 | ...157396 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Dec 28, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | HUNT HWY@11 STONE CREEK DR | ...654065 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| May 2, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLCREEK | 4190 S HIGHLAND DR, at 4190 S | ...B41661 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Mar 9, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | PAYSON | I-15, at - | ...A04131 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| Dec 28, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | URBANDALE | 11500 HICKMAN RD | ...211642 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Jun 8, 2021 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.2574 -110.6502 | ...C74822 | QWEST CORPORATION |
| Apr 14, 2021 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SALT LAKE CITY | 1700 S 700 E | ...B46574 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Mar 8, 2021 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 6 1,000 FEET E OF MP 258 | ...A73363 | CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES |
| Jun 9, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 29, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2019 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2018 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2018 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2018 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2018 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2017 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records