QWEST CORPORATION
AUTHORIZEDDBA: CENTURYLINK - LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES
USDOT
453455
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
1304
Total Drivers
630
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
QWEST CORPORATION is a large interstate motor carrier based in DENVER, Colorado, operating 1304 power units with 630 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 7 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 50 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
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 11.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.4% across 49,615 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
50
Total
59%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
7
Total Crashes
Similar carriers in Colorado
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CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
Frequently asked questions
Is QWEST CORPORATION authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for QWEST CORPORATION (USDOT #453455) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is QWEST CORPORATION's safety record?
QWEST CORPORATION has 50 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 7 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does QWEST CORPORATION operate?
QWEST CORPORATION operates 1304 power units with 630 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does QWEST CORPORATION transport hazardous materials?
No. QWEST CORPORATION does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is QWEST CORPORATION located?
QWEST CORPORATION is based in DENVER, Colorado at 931 14TH ST, 80202. Phone: (720) 888-8890.
What are QWEST CORPORATION's out-of-service rates?
QWEST CORPORATION's driver out-of-service rate is 2.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 14.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.