HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/420791-alter-trading-corporation/ · Checked 2026-10-20 16:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Alter Trading Corporation
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 3 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (314) 787-3896, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC579940.
- 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) | MC579940 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy 11CAB1049401 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Mar 1, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
12 of 40 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 65 · Iowa avg 3.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 11 states and provinces, 24 months
- AR 12 18.5%
- WI 12 18.5%
- NE 10 15.4%
- IA 10 15.4%
- IL 6 9.2%
- MS 6 9.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 55
28 tractors · 27 straight trucks
Mack 25International 8Freightliner 5Kenworth 5Peterbilt 5Western Star 4
392 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 23
23 semi-trailers
Wabash 3Great Dane 2Fontaine 1Fruehauf 1Stoughton 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
TRG 2Carreir 1Alters 1Company Haul 1Metals USA 1Clean Harbors 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | AR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | WI | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | WI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NE | 3 | 3 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MS | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,940 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
57 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 82 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 13 | 86.0% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 14.0% | 23.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 4 | 0 |
| Rear of container not properly secured Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134B3 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Monroe, WI | 0 | 0 |
| May 11, 2026 | Sardis, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 0 | 0 |
| May 2, 2025 | Desoto, MS | 0 | 1 |
| May 1, 2025 | Senatobia, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Jonesboro, AR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 420791 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC579940 |
| Legal name | ALTER TRADING CORPORATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 392 |
| Drivers | 182 |
| Annual mileage | 3,563,880 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 24, 1993) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 13, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @altertrading.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 189 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 203 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,803 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOtherScrap Metal
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about Alter Trading Corporation
What does Alter Trading Corporation's operating authority allow?
MC579940: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Alter Trading Corporation is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking Alter Trading Corporation?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 420791. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (314) 787-3896, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC579940, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (314) 787-3896
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.
3 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alter Trucking and Terminal Corporation Review Carrier |
Bettendorf, IA | 2497 | MC133880 | 5 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Wrench-N-Go Inc Review Carrier |
Des Moines, IA | 2578610 | MC902418 | 3 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| Ggi Motors LLC Review Carrier · DBA Aims |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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