DBA: Leader Freight System
Denver Cargo Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Davenport, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 45 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 45 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 100% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 73% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 49% | 94% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 93% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 64% | 88% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 29 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 151 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 417 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | WI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | MS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2026 | TN |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 1
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 139 | 10.23 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 50 | 0.34 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 195 | 4.62 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 10 | 0.08 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 5 | 0.06 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 46 states. Top state TN accounts for 8% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 100%.
+41 other states with fewer inspections
| 144 |
| Unsafe Driving | 151 | 45 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 71 | 27 | 14 |
| Driver Fitness | 11 | 5 | 8 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 14, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 39282DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 39524C2IIIELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 39524DELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 3958EHOSPDELDT | HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 393106C1C | Cargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |