DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC
USDOT 466144 • 10700 EAST 40TH AVENUE, 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-273706 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 4, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2660730 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2021 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | VEN 8000021-00 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2006 | Apr 21, 2010 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2660730 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2021 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5010004 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7434587 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08610301 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2017 | May 11, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08610301 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN 8000021-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2006 | Mar 31, 2017 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LNT100061 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 34 UUM RC8938 34 | REPLACED | May 22, 2000 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9RV97 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 1999 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9RV97 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 1999 | Jan 9, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9RV98 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAO111420 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9RV98 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 1998 | Jan 8, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9RV97 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9RV97 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 1998 | Jan 6, 1999 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0100420 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 1998 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMO100025 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1998 | May 22, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9RV97 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 1997 | Jan 6, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9RV98 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1997 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9RV97 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1997 | Dec 11, 1997 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9RV97 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1997 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9RV98 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 1997 | Jan 8, 1999 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTT202294 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1995 | Dec 11, 1997 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 34MS EV4604 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1995 | Dec 11, 1997 |
| ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT 129316 | REPLACED | Dec 11, 1994 | Dec 11, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2660730 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2023 | Apr 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2660730 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5010004 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7434587 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08610301 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08610301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000021-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000021-00 | CARGO | Apr 21, 2010 | Apr 21, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LNT100061 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 UUM RC8938 34 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2006 | Jun 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0100420 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2002 | Jun 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | IMO100025 | CARGO | May 22, 2000 | May 22, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV97 | CARGO | Jan 9, 1999 | Jan 9, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV98 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 1999 | Jan 8, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV98 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 1999 | Jan 8, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV97 | CARGO | Jan 6, 1999 | Jan 6, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV97 | CARGO | Jan 6, 1999 | Jan 6, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV98 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CAO111420 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV97 | CARGO | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV98 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV97 | CARGO | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV97 | CARGO | Dec 11, 1998 | Dec 11, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTT202294 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1997 | Dec 11, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9RV97 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1997 | Dec 11, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 34MS EV4604 | CARGO | Dec 11, 1997 | Dec 11, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCEPTANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | CT 129316 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1995 | Dec 11, 1995 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC273706 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 |
| MC273706 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2019 |
| MC273706 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2005 |
| MC273706 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 8, 1994 | — | 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
7 states • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (80 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 15 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:393.203D-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(a) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(f) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 285 AT MP 240 | ...463253 | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 26, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 16 | ...498073 | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 26, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | I70 HWY_EB AT MP 278 | ...358856 | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COMMERCE CITY | E 96TH AVE AT ALTON CT | ...JP7257 | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 4, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-25 MP .8 | ...JP7258 | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...HC5115 | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I25 AT MP 235 | ...93488L | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 7, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTENNIAL | I25 SB AT COUNTY LINE RD | ...108114 | DENVER INTERMODAL EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 25, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2019 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2018 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2018 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2015 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2013 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2011 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2011 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2011 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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