Rio Grande Company
USDOT 133777 · MC-280474 · Denver, Colorado · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Rio Grande Company is a corporation based in Denver, Colorado, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 83 power units and 66 drivers, which ranks it #62 by fleet size among 122 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Colorado. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 54 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 8.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rio Grande Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 133777 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-280474 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 201 N Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80223 |
| Phone | (303) 825-2211 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 133777.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 1,532,610 miles reported for 2024 – about 18,465 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 23 CDL drivers; 8 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Colorado carriers with 50+ units (122).
| Measure | Rio Grande Company | Same size, US | CO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.8% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 57% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.2% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 1.8 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 54 | 54 with a driver check, 34 with a vehicle check, 22 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 27, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rio Grande Company?
Rio Grande Company is registered with USDOT number 133777 and operating authority MC-280474.
How many trucks does Rio Grande Company have?
It reports 83 power units (9 tractors, 74 straight trucks) and 15 trailers, with 66 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 13, 2025).
Where is Rio Grande Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Denver, Colorado 80223.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rio Grande Company?
Over 24 months, 8.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.