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Freight Carrier · Lemont, IL

ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 11295 LEMONT RD, LEMONT, IL, 60439, US
Telephone: (916) 372-8402

11295 LEMONT RD · Lemont, IL 60439

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #498498
USDOT #1277903 USDOT Active

161
Power Units
169
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC is a Lemont, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 161 truck(s) in their fleet and 169 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-498498 and their USDOT number is 1277903.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 12,000,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

81 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
4
Injury
5
Tow
10
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.76 58 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.57 52 Vehicle Maintenance 3.71 108 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 12

Inspection Summary

474
Total
284
Clean
190
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 132 unique codes

Critical 39

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS21× OOS×21 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain9× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMWRLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.5× OOS×5 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.104F1-CCargo - Knotted tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.16Failing 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, other14× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit14× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 23

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed3× SW 5
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier4× SW 3
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.7× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.282I-ELDDSDCHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to select the applicable special driving category before the start of the status and deselect when the indicated status ends.1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 57

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt9× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× 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 wear5× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× 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
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing3× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored6× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC
11295 LEMONT RD
LEMONT, IL 60439

Mailing Address

ALTEX TRANSPORTATION INC
2600 RICE AVENUE
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95691

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 132 unique codes

Critical 39

Unsafe Driving 12

Hours of Service 23

Vehicle Maintenance 57

Driver Fitness 1

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