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Carrier profile · USDOT 420791 · MC-579940 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Alter Trading Corporation
392 power unitsavg 10.3 yrMulti-region · 12 statesDAVENPORT, IA87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-579940 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
392Power units
53 observed · MCS-150
20Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ALTER TRADING CORPORATION (USDOT 420791) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 39 vehicle-level and 69 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 392 power units and 182 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 11, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 24, 1993 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ALTER TRADING CORPORATION's USDOT number?
ALTER TRADING CORPORATION's USDOT number is 420791, and its motor carrier number is MC-579940.
Is ALTER TRADING CORPORATION authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, ALTER TRADING CORPORATION is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ALTER TRADING CORPORATION's safety record?
ALTER TRADING CORPORATION has a 25.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 115 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ALTER TRADING CORPORATION's fleet?
ALTER TRADING CORPORATION operates 392 power units and 182 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ALTER TRADING CORPORATION based?
ALTER TRADING CORPORATION is based in DAVENPORT, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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