COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 7 fatalities on crash record 240 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT 927955) 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 Officer(s): DARRELL LINGK (Company officer); SHOSHANA LEW/STEVE HARELSON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 7 fatalities on crash record — 240 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/927955/ As of: Jul 24, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 4.8% vs peer median 14.75% (better). n=409 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +262 (1,294 → 1,556) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +161 (1,639 → 1,800) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 246 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1,512 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 240 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 75 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 3.7% | — |
| 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
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is a motor carrier based in DENVER, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 927955. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1,556 power units and 1,800 drivers, with 75 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.8%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION is a mega-fleet, operating 1,294 power units and 1,639 drivers, based in Denver, CO. Across 48 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.2% out-of-service rate, with 14 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
48 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 586% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CO (48 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
4.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1,294 power units (mega-fleet) and 1,639 drivers; International, Ford, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 409 ACTIVE carriers operating 778–2,334 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1,556 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 1,639 1,800Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 1,294 1,556Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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) | 54 | 2 | 3.7% | Jun 23, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 62 | |
| Ford | 7 | |
| Mack | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Trail King | 1 | |
| Transtar | 1 | |
| Van Hool B | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 1.71 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (75 rows) View all 75 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88236873 | Jun 23, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88196337 | Jun 18, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88196172 | Jun 18, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87930892 | May 20, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87929552 | May 20, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87841803 | May 12, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87789978 | May 6, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87789842 | May 6, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87789822 | May 6, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87789684 | May 6, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87682507 | Apr 24, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87681148 | Apr 24, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 45B2-B-AIR, 47E, 53B-B | No |
| 87665306 | Apr 22, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87665250 | Apr 22, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87664728 | Apr 22, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87664451 | Apr 22, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87655302 | Apr 21, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 48A-BMBCAD | No |
| 87653858 | Apr 21, 2026 | CO | 1 | DOVE CREEK CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87653845 | Apr 21, 2026 | CO | 1 | DOVE CREEK CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87653618 | Apr 21, 2026 | CO | 1 | DOVE CREEK CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87613063 | Apr 16, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 75A3-TAOL, 53B-B, 47E | Yes |
| 86691113 | Dec 31, 2025 | CO | 3 | ANTONITO CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86292863 | Nov 10, 2025 | CO | 3 | PUEBLO CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86147512 | Oct 23, 2025 | CO | 3 | PUEBLO WEST CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85947520 | Oct 1, 2025 | CO | 3 | CRAIG CO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
Recent Crashes (240 rows) View all 240 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2026000081 | Jan 29, 2026 | CO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2026000219 | Jan 24, 2026 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2025002028 | Dec 4, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025000337 | Mar 12, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025000222 | Feb 18, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025000200 | Feb 12, 2025 | CO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2025000121 | Jan 30, 2025 | CO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2025001579 | Jan 22, 2025 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2024002139 | Nov 6, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001664 | Sep 4, 2024 | CO | 3 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2024001663 | Sep 4, 2024 | CO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2024000473 | Jul 24, 2024 | CO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2024000263 | May 6, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024000215 | Apr 27, 2024 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2024000179 | Apr 20, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024000050 | Mar 24, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024000520 | Mar 6, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001727 | Feb 25, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001686 | Feb 17, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001614 | Feb 12, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001596 | Feb 10, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001210 | Jan 15, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2023001846 | Dec 14, 2023 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2023001762 | Dec 4, 2023 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2023001297 | Jul 26, 2023 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUEBLO CO | CO | 9 | 0 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 8 | 1 |
| GUNNISON CO | CO | 7 | 0 |
| CIMARRON CO | CO | 3 | 0 |
| CRAIG CO | CO | 3 | 0 |
| DOVE CREEK CO | CO | 3 | 0 |
| SALIDA CO | CO | 3 | 0 |
| ANTONITO CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| CENTER CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| LAKEWOOD CO | CO | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(b) | 393.9(b) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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