ALPHA TRANSPORT INC
Risk factors
High riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 10 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 12 times across 6 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026140 inspections · 19 violations (2 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.100B-CVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
14
2× · sev 7
- 3393.75B-TFVVehicle Maintenance
Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 5180.415-HMTMCHazardous Materials Compliance
HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required
7
1× · sev 7
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
3
1× · sev 3
- 9393.201A-FRMCVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components
2
1× · sev 2
- 10107.620B-HMAMC
HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No.
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- AZ6
- UT6
- WA5
- OR5
- ID4
- US2
- NV2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Maricopa County, AZ
Medium impact5 of 32 violations in the last 12 months (16%) came from inspections in Maricopa County, AZ. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Maricopa County, AZ to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 3% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 31%
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 29%
- 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× · 10%
- 392.10A4-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank1× · 20%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 17% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 Tim1× · 33%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 33%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.6× · 29%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 5%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 31% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection13× · 10%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× · 7%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× · 6%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 11%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 6%
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× · 4%
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× · 9%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× · 2%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 3%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× · 1%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.100B-C×2Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components · OOS
- Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
- Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA99 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 69 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
8
Tow-away
8
Injury
0
Fatal
2
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi5 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi31 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi87 drivers
- Company officer
- ADAM LINDSAY
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- D-U-N-S
- 35301878
- Registered since
- 1987-10-29
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-12-18
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 6 trucks · 6 owned tractors · 2 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 1407 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
53 events- 09/01/2026Insurance filed — SiriusPoint Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IPSEX00000219
- 09/01/2026Insurance filed — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EXT30043659403
- 09/01/2026Insurance ended — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
policy EXT30043659403
- 12/18/2025MCS-150 update filed
7.9M mi reported (2024)
- 09/01/2025Insurance cancelled — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0722424
- 09/04/2024Insurance cancelled — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0427023
- 09/01/2024Insurance filed — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy EXT30043659401
- 09/01/2024Insurance ended — Endurance American Specialty Insurance Company
policy EXT30043659401
- 09/01/2024Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 2901117
- 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30043659400
- 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0427023
- 09/01/2023Insurance cancelled — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0195122
- 09/01/2023Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy SCT1271422
- 01/13/2023Insurance filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 100713954
- 01/13/2023Insurance ended — American Contractors Indemnity Company
policy 100713954
- 01/13/2023Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy E379705
- 11/18/2022Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615986854
- 09/01/2022Insurance replaced — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy GVE100156106
- 11/21/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615986854
- 11/06/2021Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615986854
- 10/25/2021BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/05/2021)
- 06/01/2021Insurance filed — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BAP 2901117
- 06/01/2021Insurance ended — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
policy BAP 2901117
- 06/01/2021Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 003462163
- 06/01/2021Insurance replaced — CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP131334B
- 07/02/2020Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP10857A
- 06/01/2020Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP10857A
- 11/18/2015Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2212979
- 06/01/2015Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 003462163
- 11/21/2014Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2212979
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2003-05-15
- Last review
- 2017-01-25
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-12-18
- Reported mileage
- 7,875,242 mi (2024)
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