ALBA TRANS INC
USDOT 2843762 • 4604 OAK CREST RD, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL, 60012
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-952954 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-33-89 | ON FILE | Sep 28, 2024 | Sep 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-33-89 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-33-89 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2022 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-33-89 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2021 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883389 02 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2020 | Sep 28, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883389 01 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2019 | Sep 28, 2020 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000040-00 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4167854 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2017 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0717377 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1439330 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2016 | Mar 18, 2017 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1439330 | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-33-89 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-33-89 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2024 | Sep 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-33-89 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2023 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-33-89 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2022 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883389 02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883389 01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2020 | Sep 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000040-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2019 | Sep 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4167854 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0717377 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1439330 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2017 | Mar 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1439330 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2017 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC952954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2025 |
| MC952954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2024 |
| MC952954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2021 |
| MC952954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2020 |
| MC952954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2017 |
| MC952954 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 25, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
26 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2021 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | +45.4442 -111.2354 | ...HT4563 | ALBA TRANS INC |
| May 21, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARSHALL | 302 | ...KF8809 | ALBA TRANS INC |
| Dec 18, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2019 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records