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Carrier profile · USDOT 420791 · MC579940 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Alter Trading Corporation

Davenport, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1990
Authority active$2M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (314) 787-3896
392
Power units
182
Drivers
67
Inspections · 24 mo
7
Crashes · 24 mo
3.6M
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 26.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
26.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 10 of 38 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 67 inspections
Crashes
7
0 fatal1 injury7 tow-away
Crash rate 0.98 per 1M mi
Total inspections
67
Driver inspections
67
Vehicle inspections
38
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1993)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC579940
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$2,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Arch Insurance Company · $2,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
392
Power units
392
Trucks
189
Tractors owned
1,803
Trailers owned
182
Drivers
182
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersScrap Metal
Annual mileage
3,563,880 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
420791
MC / docket
MC-579940
Legal name
Alter Trading Corporation
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 13, 1990
Last MCS-150
Mar 11, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
182 (182)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (314) 787-3896
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Alter Trading Corporation's USDOT number?

Alter Trading Corporation's USDOT number is 420791 and its docket number is MC579940.

Is Alter Trading Corporation authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Alter Trading Corporation's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 67 roadside inspections, a 26.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 7 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Alter Trading Corporation's fleet?

392 power units and 182 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 11, 2025.

What insurance does Alter Trading Corporation carry?

$2,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Arch Insurance Company.

Where is Alter Trading Corporation located?

Alter Trading Corporation is located at 626 Schmidt Rd, Davenport, IA, 52802. Phone: (314) 787-3896.

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