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ALCO TRANSPORTATION INC

36253 MICHIGAN AVE · Wayne, MI 48184

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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 03/14/2025 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/14/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 10,142,345 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 90 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 90 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 90 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 90 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: MI (90), OH (17), IN (7), TN (6), NY (3), WI (2), IL (2), KY (2), MN (1), IA (1), US (1). Home base: Wayne, Michigan.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.12 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.22 11 Vehicle Maintenance 6.11 44 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 132
    Total
  • 61
    Clean
  • 71
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 79 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 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 depth5× SW 8
  • 393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points3× OOS×3 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
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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
  • 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 limit3× OOS×3 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 limit4× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× 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-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× 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

Hours of Service 13

  • 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 current2× SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× 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
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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
  • 395.22H2-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
  • 395.22H4-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
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 35

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× 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
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4

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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