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GRINDER LOGISTICS LLC
Denver, CO
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3945998 · MC 1548423
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1548423 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1548423
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3945998
MC Number
MC-1548423
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 1, 2022
Authority First Granted
June 5, 2023
Authority Reinstated
May 1, 2024
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
14303 Pensacola Dr, Denver, CO 80239-3836
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Rivera
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO3
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Gmc C7 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1GDK7H1C0XJ513003 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Gmc C7 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1GDK7H1C12J502584 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth K270/K370 | Truck · Class 6 | 3BKJHM6X5GF581070 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2025 | 0570810031 | CARBONDALE CO | I | 6 | 1 | LIGHTHOUSE LOGISTICS | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDK7H1C12J502584 |
CO CMSF21 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| October 17, 2024 | 0019222982 | IDAHO SPRINGS CO | II | 9 | — | AMERICAN WEST | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDK7H1C0XJ513003 |
CO CMSF20 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 5, 2024 | TJHR000455 | US 85, WY | II | 7 | 1 | VARIOUS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
3BKJHM6X5GF581070 |
CO 6412942 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| March 19, 2024 | 1249870023 | SILT CO | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC7KDKE2598 |
IN 2748862 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTHOUSE LOGISTICS | 1 | July 15, 2025 |
| AMERICAN WEST | 1 | October 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 1, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 24, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 5, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 22, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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