Freight Carrier · West Lafayette, IN

ASTEL LLC

3000 KENT AVE SUITE 2702 · West Lafayette, IN 47906

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(765) 222-3002 Tap to call
  • MC #683458
  • USDOT #1902862 USDOT Active
  • 49
    Power Units
  • 39
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ASTEL LLC is a West Lafayette, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 49 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-683458 and their USDOT number is 1902862.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/23/2026 · last updated Sep 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,754,531 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 7 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 31 states over the past 24 months: IL (16), UT (14), IA (9), NE (8), CO (7), NM (7), TX (7), AZ (5), WA (5), MT (5), MO (5), NC (4), +19 more. Home base: West Lafayette, Indiana.

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.71 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 10 Vehicle Maintenance 4.72 27 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.26 3

Inspection Summary

  • 132
    Total
  • 83
    Clean
  • 49
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 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.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× 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 carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× 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
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
ASTEL LLC
3000 KENT AVE SUITE 2702
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47906
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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