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Freight Carrier/broker · Wayne, MI

ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 36253 MICHIGAN AVE, WAYNE, MI, 48184, US
Telephone: (734) 722-9500

36253 MICHIGAN AVE · Wayne, MI 48184

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #254668
USDOT #525677 USDOT Active

90
Power Units
56
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC is a Wayne, MI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 90 truck(s) in their fleet and 56 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-254668 and their USDOT number is 525677.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/12/2026 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/12/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 7,230,369 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: MI (111), OH (16), IN (7), TN (5), NY (3), WI (2), MN (1), IA (1), IL (1), KY (1), US (1). Home base: Wayne, Michigan.

Safety Record

32 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
7
Tow
9
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.13 29 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 11 Vehicle Maintenance 7.29 51 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

149
Total
69
Clean
80
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 81 unique codes

Critical 22

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points4× OOS×4 SW 7
393.120B-CDLMetal Coils - Improper Securement of coils transported with eyes vertical in/on a vehicle with anchor points2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-TSABrake - Inoperative on a trailer steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit5× OOS×5 SW 3
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 1
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 1
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 1
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 1
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 35

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× SW 7
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× 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
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× 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
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.2× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.2× 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
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× 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.1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown6× 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
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Hours of Service 12

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× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× 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
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× 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
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× 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
395.22H3-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
395.22H4-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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC
36253 MICHIGAN AVE
WAYNE, MI 48184

Mailing Address

ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC
36253 MICHIGAN AVENUE
WAYNE, MI 48184

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ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 81 unique codes

Critical 22

Unsafe Driving 12

Vehicle Maintenance 35

Hours of Service 12

Locations

Location on Map

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