DENVER CARGO INC
DBA: LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEM
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Power Units
45
Drivers
45
Trailers
129
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Jan 29, 2026
Out of Service
No
About DENVER CARGO INC
DENVER CARGO INC (doing business as LEADER FREIGHT SYSTEM) is a interstate carrier headquartered in DAVENPORT, IA 52803. Registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation under DOT number 3585416 and MC number 1212574, the company currently operates a fleet of 45 power units with 45 drivers.
Risk Signals — DENVER CARGO INC
DENVER CARGO INC (MC-1212574) exhibits multiple high-risk indicators suggesting potential chameleon carrier activity and chronic operational distress… unlock for full analysis
Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
2 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
Analyzed in the full report…
Fraud signals
Connection analysis in the full report…
Historical patterns
1 risk pattern triggered…
Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
1 risk category flagged — see the evidence before you book
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Related Companies1 found
Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership.
Service RegionsActive in 46 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
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Inspection History97 in 90 days
Most recent
Jun 2, 2026 · OH
Clean rate (90d)
46%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
97
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.4%
14 of 97
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
3.1%
3 of 97
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
17
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
39
All time
Fatalities
4
Injuries
26
Tow-Away
39
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(5.2 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
DAVENPORT, IA 52803
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category1,025 total
Most common category
General Safety · 29% of violations
across 10 categories
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Fleet Analytics120 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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