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Carrier profile · USDOT 1277903 · MC-498498 ·
Altex Transportation Inc
161 power unitsavg 7.4 yrNational · 42 statesLEMONT, IL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-498498 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
161Power units
154 observed · MCS-150
174Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.4Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
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Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 717 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo19.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
9 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.4 yr
Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1277903) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from RLI INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 7, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 19.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 465 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 231 vehicle-level and 455 driver-level — across 42 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 161 power units and 169 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 22, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1277903, and its motor carrier number is MC-498498.
Is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC has a 19.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 717 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC operates 161 power units and 169 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC based?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC is based in LEMONT, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 42 states.
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