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RIO GRANDE COMPANY

201 N SANTA FE DR · Denver, CO 80223

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(303) 825-2211 Tap to call
  • MC #280474
  • USDOT #133777 USDOT Active
  • 83
    Power Units
  • 66
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RIO GRANDE COMPANY is a Denver, CO freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 83 truck(s) in their fleet and 66 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-280474 and their USDOT number is 133777.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/13/2025 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/13/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,532,610 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Colorado — 52 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: CO (52), US (2). Home base: Denver, Colorado.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.25 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.55 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 54
    Total
  • 43
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
RIO GRANDE COMPANY
201 N SANTA FE DR
DENVER, CO 80223
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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