ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC
USDOT 767489 • 5001 WEST POLK STREET, CHICAGO, IL, 60644
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-344974 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 90158090400 | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-3523A660-TIL-04 | ON FILE | Jan 16, 2004 | Jan 5, 2019 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 90158090400 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2020 | Nov 18, 2020 |
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 90-15809-04 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 90-15809-04 00 041 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 12, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-3523A660-TIL-04 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2004 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | P2ST343152 | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2003 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | P2ST343152 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2003 | Mar 25, 2004 |
| NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | DXC80369607 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | DXC80359774 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 90-15809-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 90158090400 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2020 | Nov 18, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 90-15809-04 00 041 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2020 | Oct 12, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 90158090400 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-3523A660-TIL-04 | CARGO | Jan 5, 2019 | Jan 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | DXC80369607 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | P2ST343152 | CARGO | Mar 25, 2004 | Mar 25, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | P2ST343152 | CARGO | Jan 16, 2004 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-3523A660-TIL-04 | CARGO | Jan 16, 2004 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | DXC80359774 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC344974 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 1998 | — | 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
5 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (73 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOSEL | IH 043 NB | ...707402 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OSCEOLA | MCKINLEY HWY | ...A08306 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY |
| Nov 25, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | IH 043 NB | ...JT0416 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Jul 19, 2025 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MILWAUKEE | N 27TH ST | ...A01812 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK PARK | I-290 WB | ...NS4660 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Jan 10, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | N KOSTNER AVE | ...LB4345 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Dec 14, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CHICAGO TWP | I-94 S/B | ...JY4135 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | INTERSTATE 90 | ...JT0414 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Jul 21, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 5 | WEST CHICAGO TWP | I-290 E/B | ...368574 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| May 9, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | DEKALB TWP | I-88 E/B | ...A34686 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| May 2, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARPENTERSVILLE | RANDALL RD | ...524419 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Apr 19, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Lyons | RIVERSIDE AVE | ...JT0419 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CHARLES TWP | RANDALL RD | ...A34693 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MADISON | ABERG AVE | ...KT0065 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Niles Twp | CHAMBERLAIN | ...A10232 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Feb 24, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | I90 WB 4.5MM | ...329344 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Feb 23, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWTON | IH 043 NB | ...GZ6872 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Feb 6, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUNTERTOWN | HATHAWAY RD | ...JH3920 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Aug 27, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONEE TWP | S GOVERNORS HWY | ...A12012 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| May 31, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | E 51ST ST | ...V36753 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| May 27, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | N CICERO AVE | ...JT0417 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Jan 31, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNIVERSITY PARK | UNIVERSITY PKWY | ...A16681 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Jan 20, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Chicago | N CICERO AVE | ...M97429 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST CHICAGO | I-90 TOLL ROAD WB AT 7.1 MM | ...LB4346 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
| Dec 7, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARLEM TWP | I-90 WB | ...A12013 | ALPHA BAKING DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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