Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 235211 · MC-179578 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Denver Cartage Company
13 power unitsavg 7.6 yrRegional · 4 statesCOMMERCE CITY, CO100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-179578 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.6Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 43 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1983.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 22 inspections.
USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.6 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY (USDOT 235211) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 2, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 10, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 25, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY's USDOT number?
DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY's USDOT number is 235211, and its motor carrier number is MC-179578.
Is DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY's safety record?
DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY's fleet?
DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY operates 13 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY based?
DENVER CARTAGE COMPANY is based in COMMERCE CITY, CO, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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