ALKO TRANSPORTATION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 10.0% Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — ALKO TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 4167196) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 10.0% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4167196/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93847 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability filings
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceCIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 21, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1602180ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.35% | 21.74% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ALKO TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in LANCASTER, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4167196. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 11 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ALKO TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 11 drivers, based in Lancaster, SC. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 26.1% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (3) and CT (3).
26.1% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (37.5% of violations).
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,847 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 9, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Volvo | 11 | |
| Utility | 8 | |
| Trail-Eze | 4 | |
| Reitnouer | 4 | |
| East So Tr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.38 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 9.33 | 9 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 5.62 | 6 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date | State ▲ | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87174090 | Feb 27, 2026 | CO | 1 | CORTEZ CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86511738 | Dec 2, 2025 | CT | 3 | BRIDGEPORT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84958982 | Jun 16, 2025 | CT | 1 | MILFORD |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 84941598 | Jun 13, 2025 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 84426933 | Apr 16, 2025 | ID | 1 | EAST BOISE ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.43A-TPV, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87709152 | Apr 27, 2026 | KS | 3 | ALMA KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88177635 | Jun 17, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 85747720 | Sep 10, 2025 | MS | 1 | LOWNDES COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88171504 | Jun 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87787377 | May 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87801836 | May 9, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86863979 | Jan 22, 2026 | NE | 3 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-389-feet-no |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87847323 | May 14, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.53B-B | No |
| 87463099 | Dec 10, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86737813 | Jan 7, 2026 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87173468 | Feb 27, 2026 | OH | 3 | CANTON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86331372 | Nov 14, 2025 | OH | 2 | WADSWORTH OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.110B3-C | Yes |
| 84236208 | Mar 26, 2025 | OH | 2 | PORT WASHINGTON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 84604730 | May 6, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON I-80 W AT ITS INTERSECTION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85628643 | Aug 26, 2025 | UT | 1 | MONTICELLO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83448464 | Dec 19, 2024 | VT | 3 | FAIR HAVEN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86906851 | Jan 27, 2026 | WY | 3 | CASPER POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86519275 | Dec 8, 2025 | WY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.71A-D, 396.17C-PI | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 2, 2024 | MC1602180-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY | CIMSC000535-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300128782 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2025 | Mar 21, 2026 | REPLACED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300128782 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT14042A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2024 | Mar 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 26, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 2, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| CORTEZ CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| BRIDGEPORT | CT | 1 | 0 |
| MILFORD | CT | 1 | 1 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| EAST BOISE ID | ID | 1 | 1 |
| ALMA KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| LOWNDES COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| CANTON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| PORT WASHINGTON OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1602180
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CIMARRON INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
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