ALTERNATIVE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Nov 22, 2002. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (915) 242-3817, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC325807.
- 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) | MC325807 | Primary | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL Policy CA985794218 · 91X | $750,000 | Aug 25, 2024 | 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
1 of 4 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 4 · Texas avg 7.7%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Nov 3, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 8 | No |
| May 30, 2025 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Nov 8, 2024 | TX | 2 | 6 | 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 Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 1 | 72.2% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 22.2% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H3 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Hood not securely fastened Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203C | 1 | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 | 704664 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC325807 |
| Legal name | ALTERNATIVE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 98,375 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Nov 22, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 10, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodPaper Products
Questions about ALTERNATIVE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
What does ALTERNATIVE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC325807: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about ALTERNATIVE FREIGHT 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking ALTERNATIVE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 704664. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (915) 242-3817, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC325807, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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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.