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Freight Carrier · Melvindale, MI

ALDEN LOGISTICS INC

Name: ALDEN LOGISTICS INC
Address: 18765 SEAWAY DRIVE, MELVINDALE, MI, 48122, US
Telephone: (313) 388-9700

18765 SEAWAY DRIVE · Melvindale, MI 48122

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #387036
USDOT #888722 USDOT Active

98
Power Units
95
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ALDEN LOGISTICS INC is a Melvindale, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 98 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-387036 and their USDOT number is 888722.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/16/2026 · last updated Jul 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/16/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,004,979 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MI (17). Home base: Melvindale, Michigan.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
4
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.83 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.2 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.25 1

Inspection Summary

17
Total
3
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 6

392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× 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
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

172.516(c)(5)Placard not reading horizontally1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

ALDEN LOGISTICS INC
18765 SEAWAY DRIVE
MELVINDALE, MI 48122

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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ALDEN LOGISTICS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 6

Unsafe Driving 4

Vehicle Maintenance 13

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 3

Same phone number 2

Same legal or DBA name 1

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