HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/239752-ridge-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:06 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RIDGE CARRIERS INC
Doing business as INTERSTATE SHIPPERS
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average44.4% vs Colorado average 22.3%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (303) 294-9200, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC167381.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC167381 | Primary | Great West Casualty Company Policy CLP33117A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 1992 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC167381 | Excess over $500,000 | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. Policy 4271 20 63 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 1984 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 9 · Colorado avg 22.3%
0 of 17 · Colorado avg 6.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | IL | 1 | 4 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NE | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | IA | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | NE | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2025 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Colorado average covers 19,011 vehicle and 32,893 driver inspections of all Colorado-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Colorado share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 6 | 88.5% | 71.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 7.7% | 12.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.8% | 9.7% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| 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 Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative/defective brakes Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348A | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 1 | 1 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 1 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 1 | 0 |
| All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Colorado column is the mix across all Colorado-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2024 | Joliet, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 239752 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC167381 |
| Legal name | RIDGE CARRIERS INC |
| DBA name | INTERSTATE SHIPPERS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 855,664 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 21, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 17, 1983 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsU.S. MailPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about RIDGE CARRIERS INC
What does RIDGE CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC167381: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RIDGE CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking RIDGE CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 239752. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (303) 294-9200, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC167381, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (303) 294-9200
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTERSTATE SHIPPERS SERVICE INC Broker |
Henderson, CO | 2211771 | MC130914 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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