ROCKY MOUNTAIN STRUCTURES INC
USDOT 927266 • DBA: RMS CRANES • 1961 E 64TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80229
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 1811830 | ON FILE | Feb 18, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XA-000039-01 | ON FILE | Feb 18, 2022 | Apr 3, 2023 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31PKG8989600 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2024 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XA-000039-01 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152201-10-62-76-9 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | XA-000039-00 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 152101-10-62-76-0 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152101-10-62-76-9 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 152001-10-62-76-9 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF HANNOVERSE | BIPD/Excess | IICHXAL-0003024-02 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151901-10-62-76-9 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF HANNOVERSE | BIPD/Excess | IICHXAL-0003024-01 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2019 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2LA2CA0000570-01 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2017 | Feb 18, 2019 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2LA2CA0000570-00 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2LA2CA0000570-00 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 2LA5CA0000005-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Feb 18, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 1811830 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 31PKG8989600 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | XA-000039-01 | BIPD/Excess | Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 152201-10-62-76-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | XA-000039-01 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 152101-10-62-76-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY COMPANY | XA-000039-00 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152101-10-62-76-0 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 152001-10-62-76-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF HANNOVERSE | IICHXAL-0003024-02 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 18, 2021 | Feb 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF HANNOVERSE | IICHXAL-0003024-01 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151901-10-62-76-9 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2020 | Feb 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2LA2CA0000570-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2019 | Feb 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2LA2CA0000570-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2017 | Feb 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2LA2CA0000570-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2LA5CA0000005-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC912338 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2023 |
| MC912338 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC912338 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 1, 2015 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 105 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(b)(2)(ii) | Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(4) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (105 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I 76 AT MP 12 | ...120266 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN STRUCTURES INC |
| Feb 17, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | `DENVER | I 25 AT MP 211 | ...BJ8038 | RMS CRANES |
| May 13, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHGLENN | I25 AT MP 221 | ...190615 | RMS CRANES |
| Apr 8, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ABILENE | 3300 CATCLAW DR | ...366759 | ROCKY MOUNTAIN STRUCTURES INC |
| Feb 7, 2022 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CENTENNIAL | 11900 E ARAPAHOE RD | ...197013 | RMS CRANES |
| Mar 24, 2021 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | COLORADO SPRINGS | E LAS VEGAS ST AT S TEJON ST | ...017264 | RMS CRANES |
| Dec 16, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2020 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 19, 2020 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2019 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2018 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 22, 2018 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2013 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2011 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2006 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2006 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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