STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION
ACTIVEDBA: COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
USDOT
1091507
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
28
Total Drivers
12
Last updated: March 15, 2026
Safety overview
STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, operating 28 power units with 12 drivers. 1 of their 5 BASIC scores sits above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 1 inspection for this carrier.
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Colorado is 11.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.1% across 48,014 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Passenger Business)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
1
Total
100%
Driver %
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION authorized to operate?
Yes. STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION (USDOT #1091507) currently holds "ACTIVE" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION's safety record?
STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION has 1 BASIC score above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.
How many trucks does STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION operate?
STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION operates 28 power units with 12 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION transport hazardous materials?
No. STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION located?
STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION is based in GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado at 1260 KENNEDY AVE, 81501-3122. Phone: (970) 248-1494.
What are STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION's out-of-service rates?
STATE OF COLORADO HIGHER EDUCATION's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign.