SIERRA RANCH CO
USDOT 475614 • 3643 FRONT STREET, PALISADE, CO, 81526
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-300461 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP83461A | ON FILE | May 15, 1998 | May 15, 1999 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL472448 | REPLACED | May 15, 1997 | May 15, 1997 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL472448 | CANCELLED | May 15, 1997 | May 15, 1998 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 47 24 48 | REPLACED | May 17, 1996 | May 15, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP83461A | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 1999 | May 15, 1999 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL472448 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 1998 | May 15, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 47 24 48 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 1997 | May 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL472448 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 1997 | May 15, 1997 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC300461 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 1996 | — | 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
7 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:48A-BI-TSA | 48A-BI-TSA | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:47E | 47E | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:53B-B | 53B-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:3A1-BOS | 3A1-BOS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | 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:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 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 (73 inspections)
Showing 50 of 73
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARSON | BANNING BLVD | ...457985 | SIERRA RANCH CO |
| Mar 27, 2025 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R1- IR15S/MM38 | ...342041 | SIERRA RANCH CO |
| Jul 5, 2023 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOAB | SR-191 , at 300 FT N OF RODEO GROUNDS RD | ...457984 | SIERRA RANCH CO |
| Jan 18, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 NB/200ft S STEWART RD U/C | ...457985 | SIERRA RANCH CO |
| May 31, 2020 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2014 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2012 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2010 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2006 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2004 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 1998 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 1998 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 1997 | FL | FATAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records