CAREFREE HEAVY HAUL INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CAREFREE HEAVY HAUL INC (USDOT 708803) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): SCOTT SAUNDERS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/708803/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132130 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Apr 29, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CAREFREE HEAVY HAUL INC is a motor carrier based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 708803. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 7 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
CAREFREE HEAVY HAUL INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 7 drivers, based in Colorado Springs, CO. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (3) and WY (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.5% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Heil co. are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 12.00 | 12 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 83846203 | Feb 10, 2025 | CO | 1 | LOMA CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82290804 | Jul 28, 2024 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81479018 | Apr 24, 2024 | CO | 3 | CARR CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.4A-DOSU, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 81422863 | Apr 22, 2024 | WY | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.60(c) | No |
| 81334377 | Apr 6, 2024 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79762993 | Sep 24, 2023 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS POE NB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78309764 | Apr 10, 2023 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT POE SB | — | 3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| CO2024000189 | Apr 23, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2021001160 | Aug 11, 2021 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202108866 | Aug 2, 2021 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO200700098D | Feb 13, 2007 | CO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2005000870 | Apr 29, 2005 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2004001375 | Sep 13, 2004 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2004000377 | May 4, 2004 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO9900007022 | Apr 9, 1999 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC457200 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT21432A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 29, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA969127729 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 29, 2023 | Apr 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN326341 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 2, 2022 | Apr 29, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362338 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2004 | Dec 2, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362338 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 29, 2003 | Feb 5, 2004 | NAME CHANGED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN362338 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 29, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2023
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Dec 2, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 13, 2005
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Feb 5, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2003
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| CARR CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| FORT COLLINS POE NB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LOMA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| MONUMENT POE SB | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC457200
common · N · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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7 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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How to verify CAREFREE HEAVY HAUL INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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