HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1242294-alpha-transportation-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 08:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
ALPHA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.8% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (704) 707-2424, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC488534.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC488534 | Primary | INTEGON INDEMNITY CORPORATION Policy 2013014715 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 28, 2026 | Cancelled Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
11 of 24 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
6 of 72 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | LA | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | SC | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jul 17, 2026 | NC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 25, 2026 | GA | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| May 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 20, 2026 | SC | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2026 | OH | 1 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Carolina average covers 60,410 vehicle and 117,678 driver inspections of all North Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
100 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 155 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 64 | 15 | 64.0% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 19 | 3 | 19.0% | 15.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.0% | 6.3% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Dressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393118DCDL | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Rural Jackson, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Colonial Heights, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1242294 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC488534 |
| Legal name | ALPHA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 2,000,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 1, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 30, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about ALPHA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC
What does ALPHA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for ALPHA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC (MC488534), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about ALPHA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking ALPHA TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1242294. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 707-2424, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC488534, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (704) 707-2424
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER TRANSPORTATION INC Carrier |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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