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LEWIS BOLT & NUT CO
La Junta, CO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 598171 · MC 285747
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-285747 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Property Casualty Company Of America
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 15 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 22, 2011; first granted May 15, 1995 (31 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC285747
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 5W612821
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
598171
MC Number
MC-285747
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 17, 1995
Authority First Granted
May 15, 1995
Authority Reinstated
July 22, 2011
Annual Mileage
387,658 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
30105 Sixth Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pam Foxhoven
Officer 2
Susan Knabenshue
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
0 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE6
CO5
KS5
MO1
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
6
Tractor
5
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6LR283191 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6NR476847 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XJ1523389 | 4 | — |
| 2000 Fruehuaf | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482F6YS729495 | 4 | — |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205R1562774 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628LK182152 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C1F3873000 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7SR145688 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5JD488333 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205S1566832 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2489L5817203 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X29D784720 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | 0385101351 | LAMAR CO | II | — | — | LEWIS BOLT & NUT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X7SR145688 13N148205R1562774 |
CO BECV36 CO CKAA32 |
| September 19, 2025 | HP02300152 | NORTON COUNTY - 137, KS | II | — | — | WROUGHT WASHER MFG INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X6NR476847 13N14820XJ1523389 |
CO CJC491 CO HOH904 |
| August 6, 2025 | T478001622 | ON US HWY 81, 2148 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | — | — | NUCOR STEEL NEBRASKA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X6LR283191 13N148205S1566832 |
CO 986XBB CO AKRT64 |
| July 31, 2025 | T050000574 | ALMA SCALE, NE | III | — | — | LEWIS BOLT & NUT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FRUEHUAF |
1XKWD49X6LR283191 1JJF482F6YS729495 |
CO 986XBB CO PQC701 |
| July 14, 2025 | 0394511136 | MANZANOLA CO | III | 1 | — | LEWIS BOLT & NUT CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X29D784720 1UYFS2489L5817203 |
CO BECY10 CO DST253 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | 1448930005 | HOLLY CO | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKWD49X6LR283191 1TTF482C1F3873000 |
CO 986XBB CO 808XSQ |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | T497000040 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 281 FEET SO, NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FRUE |
1XKWD49X6LR283191 — |
CO 986XBB CO PQC701 |
| April 30, 2025 | HP03360462 | WILSON COUNTY - 205, KS | III | — | — | BIG BEND GALVANIZING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X5JD488333 1GR1A0628LK182152 |
CO 708XAW CO BDPB11 |
| April 23, 2025 | T456000600 | ON US HWY 81, 2289 FEET NORTH, NE | III | — | — | NUCOR STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X6NR476847 13N14820XJ1523389 |
CO CJC491 CO HOH904 |
| February 3, 2025 | HP03795510 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055, KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKWD49X6LR283191 1TTF482C1F3873000 |
CO 986XBB CO 808XSQ |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NUCOR STEEL NEBRASKA | 2 | August 6, 2025 |
| BIG BEND GALVANIZING | 2 | April 30, 2025 |
| NUCOR STEEL | 2 | April 23, 2025 |
| WROUGHT WASHER MFG INC | 1 | September 19, 2025 |
| NUCOR | 1 | October 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 13, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 22, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 22, 2011 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 11, 2011 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 1, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 24, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 17, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 15, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 6, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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