RETRIEVER FREIGHT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 806835 • DBA: RETRIEVER AIR FREIGHT • 2799 WINTERS AVE, GRAND JUNCTION, CO, 81501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2606015 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6659142 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2008 | Nov 18, 2013 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025518-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM025518-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E9-70-01 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM004291-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM004291-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2013 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05TRM004291-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM002964-01 | REPLACED | May 7, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2623318 | REPLACED | Jan 13, 2012 | May 7, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2606015 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025518-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM025518-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E9-70-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM004291-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM004291-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6659142 | CARGO | Nov 18, 2013 | Nov 18, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM004291-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM002964-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2623318 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2013 | May 7, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-416597 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC416597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2020 |
| MC416597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2019 |
| MC416597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 |
| MC416597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2015 |
| MC416597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2014 |
| MC416597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 22, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC416597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 10, 2012 | REVOKED | Nov 18, 2013 |
| MC416597 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 29, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC416597 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 29, 2001 | — | 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
2 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (31 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | HWY 9 AT MP 125 | ...806879 | RETRIEVER FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 13, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | HWY 82 AT MP 3 | ...AS4133 | RETRIEVER FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 17, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 1,000 FEET W OF MP 98 | ...156615 | RETRIEVER AIR FREIGHT |
| Aug 17, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2018 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2008 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2004 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2003 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records