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Alco Transportation Inc

Interstate
(1 review) 5.0 out of 5
Wayne, MI 48184
USDOT
525677
Docket
MC254668

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Friendly
1
Easy to Work With
1
Easy to Onboard
1
Clean Equipment
1
Good Delivery Condition
1
Knowledgeable
1

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Overview

Alco Transportation is an inter-state flatbed steel hauling company servicing the Midwest and expanding to the southern states. It is our goal to provide a competitive, long-term, high-value freight transportation service. As a recognized leader in delivering metals throughout the U.S., Alco Transportation has gained the knowledge and operational expertise needed to continue our growth.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 42 157 0
Leased 54 0 0

Freight

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

Truck Types

  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
10,110,948 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Alco Transportation Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 07/20/1993 (30 years, 9 months)
Contract Active — 07/20/1993 (30 years, 9 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 103 19 31 5.66 49.4%
Unsafe Driving 29 7 0 2.49 34.8%
Hours of Service Compliance 24 5 5 0.88 38.2%
Driver Fitness 1 0 1 0.03 2.5%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 1 2 7 10
Crash Reports 1 2 7 10

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 147 4 2.72% 6.67%
Vehicle 88 24 27.27% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
1118L490
Effective date
12/30/2015
Address
1 Tower Square 5 Gs, Hartford, CT, US, 06183
Phone
+1-860-277-2682

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
MZI 93003205
Effective date
12/30/2008
Address
1 Progress Point Parkway, O'fallon, MO, US, 63368
Phone
+1-314-513-1063

Insurance type
Surety Bond
Company name
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
105989848
Effective date
10/01/2013
Address
One Tower Square 5 Gs, Hartford,, CT, US, 06183

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Verified Broker from Florida

June 20, 2023

“Full Truckload from Grand Rapids, MI to Grand Rapids, MI”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Alco Transportation ran a local flatbed load in Grand Rapids for us. Sal kept us updated throughout the trip. Electronic tracking was accepted. He was on time for pickup and delivery. Solid equipment. Reliable carrier.


Lanes
Grand Rapids, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional