ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC
USDOT 659413 • DBA: JONAH TRUCKING • 18287 WCR 394, LASALLE, CO, 80645
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-629716 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | BAP 4275169 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | BAP 4275169 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BAP 4275169 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 4275169 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | BAP 4275169 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 4275169 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4275169 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4275169 | BIPD | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4275169 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4275169 | SURETY | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4275169 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4275169 | BIPD | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC629716 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 14, 2008 | — | 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
10 states • 61 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 61 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 2 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(c) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices 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 (61 inspections)
Showing 50 of 61
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | HWY 39 AT MP 79 | ...689779 | ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC |
| Apr 1, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 34 AT MP 125 | ...283559 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Nov 17, 2024 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | GILL | HWY 392 AT CR 55 | ...379653 | ENSIGN UNITED STATES DRILLING INC |
| Jun 18, 2023 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | CR 42 AT CR 39 | ...499689 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Jan 26, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANS | HWY 34 AT 8TH AVE | ...246736 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Dec 8, 2022 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | POINT OF ROCKS | I-80 MP 144.93 | ...135249 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Sep 14, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARACHUTE | 72 1.2 W I70 | ...532523 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Apr 26, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREELEY | HWY 85 AT 16TH ST | ...788842 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Apr 17, 2022 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | HWY 392 .50 MILES E OF MP 137 | ...399081 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Nov 16, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 85 .50 MILES N OF MP 258 | ...379674 | JONAH TRUCKING |
| Oct 14, 2020 | WY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2014 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2014 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2013 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2012 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2008 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2007 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2007 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2005 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO-2022-0063-US1669 | Aug 26, 2022 | 383.37(a) | $5,730 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events