MILE HIGH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Joins 31 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (Arch Insurance Company) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — MILE HIGH TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC (USDOT 522268) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 29.4% vs peer 11.8% • 1 fatality on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — Arch Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/522268/ As of: Oct 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 522268
Active
CORPORATION
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: FRED AMBRUSCH
General Freight
Cold Food
Based in GREELEY, CO
FMCSA census as of Oct 24, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 29.4% vs peer median 11.8% (worse). n=64977 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
1 active
common
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
522268
In FMCSA records since
May 6, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket
MC262929
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
FRED AMBRUSCH
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Cold Food
Fleet size
14 units
Drivers
14
Annual mileage
1,201,414 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (303) 623-1720
Email: [email protected]
Physical
259 30TH STREET
GREELEY, CO 80631
Mailing
P O BOX 141
BROOMFIELD, CO 80038-0141
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
522268
In FMCSA records since
May 6, 1993 (~33y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,201,414 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
29.4%
vs
23.4%
+6.0 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.55
vs
1.80
-1.25
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.6%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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Related filings
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InsuranceArch Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process AgentTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC262929ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 64 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9.68% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
14
Drivers
14
Inspections
64
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
29.4%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
15
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
2
1 active
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 29.4% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 64,977 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 64,977 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
29.4%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 64,977 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +17.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (28 months)
2023-10
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | May 8, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 29, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 10, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 42 | |
| Peterbilt | 35 | |
| Western Star | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Utim | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.35 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.66 | 5 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (64 rows) View all 64 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89314624 | Oct 19, 2026 | OH | 1 | HUBBARD OH | — | 3 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 89054244 | Sep 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | BAKERSFIELD AREA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16-D | No |
| 88496642 | Jul 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88223608 | Jun 23, 2026 | OK | 2 | BRAMAN SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TFL | Yes |
| 87794219 | May 8, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87731834 | Apr 29, 2026 | CO | 3 | SNOWMASS CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 17C-PI | No |
| 87396593 | Mar 25, 2026 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87252418 | Mar 9, 2026 | WY | 3 | US 85 POE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87181330 | Feb 27, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87017590 | Feb 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | I-80 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.207F | Yes |
| 87006946 | Feb 9, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 86942319 | Feb 1, 2026 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86540824 | Dec 10, 2025 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 390.9-SLL | No |
| 86416276 | Nov 24, 2025 | CO | 3 | DUMONT CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2SLSNC | No |
| 86160017 | Oct 20, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 85840581 | Sep 22, 2025 | NE | 3 | NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85723732 | Sep 5, 2025 | OK | 3 | US 59 SHADY POINT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85436555 | Aug 6, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85353741 | Jul 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | DONNER PASS IF |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85290427 | Jul 21, 2025 | CO | 3 | DOWNIEVILLE-LAWSON-DUMONT CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85188294 | Jul 10, 2025 | OK | 2 | BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85159068 | Jul 7, 2025 | CO | 3 | DUMONT CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85108023 | Jun 29, 2025 | UT | 1 | WENDOVER UT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 85035082 | Jun 20, 2025 | AR | 2 | MENA AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84693176 | May 14, 2025 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2022E24931 | Dec 25, 2022 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2021001170 | Aug 14, 2021 | CO | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OK0020205974 | Feb 3, 2020 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX001050526 | Dec 24, 2017 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| UT1702327891 | Mar 14, 2017 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2015E10763 | Dec 28, 2015 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0111229433 | Dec 29, 2011 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000044824 | Nov 7, 2011 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000039874 | Aug 3, 2010 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0900094786 | Apr 16, 2010 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2006013578 | Dec 20, 2006 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000016439 | Mar 23, 2006 | AZ | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2005001483 | Jul 22, 2005 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0096285803 | Aug 5, 2001 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO009098032A | Jan 26, 1999 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
MC262929
Granted Jun 7, 1993
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common
MC262929
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Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC262929 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Insurance Company | ZACAT9329501 | BMC-91X | — | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9329501 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9329500 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP69214A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2021 | May 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP69214A | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2021 | Apr 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2495830 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2005 | Mar 22, 2021 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3036540 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 2003 | Mar 22, 2005 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN239505 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 1997 | Mar 22, 2003 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN239505 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 22, 1997 | Apr 24, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2475195 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 1995 | Mar 22, 1997 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2475195 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 1995 | Jan 27, 1995 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2475195 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 26, 1993 | Jan 26, 1995 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 22, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 29, 2005
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Mar 22, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 24, 2003insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 22, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 26, 1995insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 7, 1993
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUMONT CO | CO | 7 | 1 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 3 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| BRAMAN SCALES | OK | 2 | 1 |
| MENA AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BAKERSFIELD AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DOWNIEVILLE-LAWSON-DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS POE SB | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Authority Records
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Docket MC262929
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
Insurance Carriers
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Arch Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 129,170 carriers served
Carrier Records
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64 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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15 reportable crashes
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