AVALANCHE EXCAVATING INC
USDOT 642337 • 1135 RED CANYON RD, CANON CITY, CO, 81212
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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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
1 state • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87426483 | SALIDA CO | CO | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 86087334 | PUEBLO WEST CO | CO | Level 3 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85572225 | CANON CITY CO | CO | Level 1 | DIAMOND C SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 84957614 | PENROSE CO | CO | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2024 | 82600752 | PUEBLO WEST CO | CO | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 81021524 | PUEBLO WEST CO | CO | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | No |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 80956303 | PENROSE CO | CO | Level 3 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Nov 28, 2023 | 80261064 | COTOPAXI CO | CO | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 79008664 | HIGHWAY 50 | CO | Level 3 | TRLN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 79028514 | Roadside | CO | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 50 AT MP 284 | ...612134 | AVALANCHE EXCAVATING INC |
| May 14, 2014 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records