ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1277903
MC Number
498498
Fleet Size
161
Total Drivers
169
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in LEMONT, Illinois, operating 161 power units with 169 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 14 crashes on file (1 fatal, 6 with injuries). FMCSA records show 470 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
470
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Mar 7, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
14
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #1277903) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC has 470 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 14 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC operates 161 power units with 169 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC located?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC is based in LEMONT, Illinois at 11295 LEMONT RD, 60439. Phone: (916) 372-8402.
What are ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.