ALPHA SHIPPING LLC
USDOT 2916183 • 2390 BLUEWOOD WAY, PLAINFIELD, IN, 46168
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-982659 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Nov 22, 2023 | Dec 10, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962792024 | ON FILE | Jun 10, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962792024 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2022 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9030382 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62013 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP62013 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51687 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2020 | Oct 25, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51687 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2019 | Feb 7, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41379 00 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP41379 00 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2018 | Sep 12, 2019 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP30863 00 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2017 | Oct 25, 2018 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-958 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-958 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-958 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2016 | May 5, 2017 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-958 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2016 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | A-ONE2016-958 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2016 | Aug 18, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA962792024 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA962792024 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9030382 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62013 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62013 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2021 | Feb 5, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51687 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2020 | Oct 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51687 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2020 | Feb 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41379 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41379 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2019 | Sep 12, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP30863 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2018 | Oct 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-958 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-958 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2017 | Aug 18, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-958 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2017 | May 5, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-958 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2016-958 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-982659 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC982659 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 28, 2023 | OUT OF SERVICE | Dec 10, 2024 |
| MC982659 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2021 |
| MC982659 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2021 |
| MC982659 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2020 |
| MC982659 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2020 |
| MC982659 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2017 |
| MC982659 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2017 |
| MC982659 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 2016 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | — |
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 • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 8 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(2) | 395.30(b)(2) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | 1 | 1 | 9 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
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 (45 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN-2024-0111-US1445 | Oct 4, 2024 | 383.37(a); 396.3(a) | $7,880 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records