HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3970499-den-cargo-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
DEN CARGO INC
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 average35.8% 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, (720) 800-8051, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1483525.
- 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) | MC1483525 | — | CorePointe Insurance Company Policy CIC10095550110073 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Mar 17, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
38 of 106 · Colorado avg 22.3%
9 of 197 · Colorado avg 6.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | NM | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | AR | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | AR | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 14, 2026 | NY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 19,017 vehicle and 32,903 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
215 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 56 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 306 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 139 | 44 | 64.7% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 36 | 0 | 16.7% | 9.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 35 | 8 | 16.3% | 12.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 2.3% | 5.3% |
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 | 12 | 12 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 9 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 8 | 1 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 5 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 4 | 4 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Wilmington, DE | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Harrisburg City, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Cheyenne, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Parkersburg, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Girard Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3970499 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1483525 |
| Legal name | DEN CARGO INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 120 |
| Drivers | 120 |
| Annual mileage | 5,021,651 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 15, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesOtherGeneral Freight
Questions about DEN CARGO INC
What does DEN CARGO INC's operating authority allow?
MC1483525: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DEN CARGO INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DEN CARGO INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3970499. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (720) 800-8051, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1483525, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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