Facts 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. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% vs Alaska average 24.0%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
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, (907) 644-9036, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1193990.
- 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) | MC1193990 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA00583992 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 12, 2026 | Active |
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
6 of 10 · Alaska avg 24.0%
2 of 13 · Alaska avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | AK | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 18, 2026 | AK | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | AK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 17, 2026 | AK | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2026 | AK | 4 | 0 | No |
| Jan 24, 2026 | AK | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | AK | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 23, 2025 | AK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | AK | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2025 | AK | 3 | 0 | No |
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 Alaska average covers 2,141 vehicle and 3,533 driver inspections of all Alaska-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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 23 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 | Alaska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 9 | 90.9% | 87.3% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 9.1% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTPAL | 2 | 2 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked suspended cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39115ALNCDLNSRW | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39340FBNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Light Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393128BCLWV | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TFBMF | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOBB | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alaska column is the mix across all Alaska-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1663276 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1193990 |
| Legal name | AURORA TRANSPORTATION |
| DBA name | AURORA TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 13,500 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 5, 2007 · 19 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsOtherLARGE FREIGHT TRAILERS
Questions about AURORA TRANSPORTATION
What does AURORA TRANSPORTATION's operating authority allow?
MC1193990: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about AURORA TRANSPORTATION 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. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking AURORA TRANSPORTATION?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1663276. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (907) 644-9036, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1193990, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (907) 644-9036
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.
1 company
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AURORA TRANSPORTATIONS SERVICES INC | 4405423 | MC1729883 | 5 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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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.