AMERICAN COURIER CORPORATION
USDOT 459121 • 11351 E 45TH AVE UNIT C, DENVER, CO, 80239
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-246904 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 23, 2020 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5R97994 | ON FILE | Aug 25, 2019 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CI 1M2462 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2008 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 050199591 | ON FILE | Jun 21, 2000 | Jun 21, 2004 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5R97994 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5R97994 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2019 | Jun 21, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5R97994 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2019 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5R97994 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2019 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E97994 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2019 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5E97994 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E75135 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2014 | Jan 4, 2019 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHC8629327 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2007 | Apr 11, 2008 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHC8629327 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3E01194 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2004 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | 050 199 591 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 1992 | Jun 21, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5R97994 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5R97994 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2020 | Jun 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5R97994 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2019 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5R97994 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2019 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E97994 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2019 | Aug 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5E97994 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 5R97994 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2019 | Jun 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E75135 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2019 | Jan 4, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E01194 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2014 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CI 1M2462 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHC8629327 | CARGO | Apr 11, 2008 | Apr 11, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHC8629327 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| CANCEL | ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 050199591 | BIPD | Jun 21, 2004 | Jun 21, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 050 199 591 | BIPD | Jun 21, 2000 | Jun 21, 2000 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC246904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2020 |
| MC246904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2019 |
| MC246904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC246904 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 25, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2004 |
| MC246904 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 10, 1992 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 3 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | 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 (54 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HWY 184 AT MP 11 | ...382173 | AMERICAN COURIER CORPORATION |
| Mar 13, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 550 AT MP 27 | ...511906 | AMERICAN COURIER CORPORATION |
| Mar 13, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 550 AT MP 27 | ...511906 | AMERICAN COURIER CORPORATION |
| Jul 3, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURANGO | HWY 160A AT HWY 160A FRONTAGE RD | ...KS6138 | AMERICAN COURIER CORPORATION |
| Dec 18, 2020 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2019 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2019 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 25, 2013 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2013 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2012 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2009 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2002 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2000 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 1998 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 1996 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 1994 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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