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CAREFREE HEAVY HAUL INC
Colorado Springs, CO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 708803 · MC 457200
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-457200 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC457200
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT21432A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
708803
MC Number
MC-457200
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 8, 1997
Authority Granted
May 5, 2003
Annual Mileage
360,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2102 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Saunders
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X5LD711392 | 2 | Passed |
| February 10, 2025 | CO | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X5LD711392 | 0 | Clean |
| July 28, 2024 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKZDP9X4KJ211059 | 4 | Passed |
| April 24, 2024 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK55LN48348 | 1 | 3 OOS |
| April 22, 2024 | WY | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | Passed |
| April 6, 2024 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 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
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| July 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO5
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5LD711392 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK55LN48348 | 1 | 1 |
| Polar Mfg. | — | 1PMKL4321S1168859 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X4KJ211059 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR442770 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | — | 558MRAN25LB005112 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTLA442245F14792 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 13, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 5, 2003 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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