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ALTER TRADING CORPORATION

626 SCHMIDT RD · Davenport, IA 52802

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #579940
  • USDOT #420791 USDOT Active
  • 392
    Power Units
  • 182
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ALTER TRADING CORPORATION is a Davenport, IA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 392 truck(s) in their fleet and 182 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-579940 and their USDOT number is 420791.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/11/2025 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/11/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,563,880 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Wisconsin — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: WI (12), AR (11), NE (10), IA (10), IL (8), MS (6), CO (3), WY (2), TN (2), MN (1), OK (1), AL (1). Home base: Davenport, Iowa.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.25 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.88 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 67
    Total
  • 35
    Clean
  • 32
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.134(b)(3)Rear of container not properly secured3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.134No/improper securement of roll/hook container1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.13(a)Retroreflective tape not affixed as required for Trailers manufactured prior to December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ALTER TRADING CORPORATION
626 SCHMIDT RD
DAVENPORT, IA 52802
Mailing Address
ALTER TRADING CORPORATION
555 NORTH NEW BALLAS RD STE150
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141

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