HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/525677-alco-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC254668
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (734) 722-9500, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC254668.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC254668 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MZI 93003205 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Dec 30, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC254668 | Primary | Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut Policy 1118L490 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Dec 30, 2015 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC254668 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 105989848 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
25 of 79 · Michigan avg 21.2%
2 of 147 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | MI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | MI | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | 1 | 5 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
160 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 33 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 253 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 111 | 31 | 69.4% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | 20.6% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 2 | 10.0% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 10 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 7 | 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 | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 6 | 0 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Lima Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Newaygo, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Murfreesboro, TN | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Taylor, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | La Porte, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Clay Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Romulus, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Burnside Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dundee, MI | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 525677 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC254668 |
| Legal name | ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 90 |
| Drivers | 56 |
| Annual mileage | 7,230,369 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 2, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | May 28, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayConstructionOtherSteel
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC254668: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC254668: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC
Is ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC254668: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC 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 ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 525677. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (734) 722-9500, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC254668, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (734) 722-9500
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
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC Review Carrier & broker |
Detroit, MI | 173929 | MC98114 | 115 | Active Current · Motus |
| STEELPRO LOGISTICS SERVICES INC High risk Carrier |
Wayne, MI | 2236813 | MC567775 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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