Altex Transportation Inc
USDOT 1277903 · MC-498498 · Lemont, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Altex Transportation Inc is a company based in Lemont, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 161 power units and 169 drivers, which ranks it #246 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 474 times – about 2.9 inspections per power unit. 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 5.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Altex Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1277903 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-498498 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 11295 Lemont Rd, Lemont, IL 60439 |
| Phone | (916) 372-8402 |
| First registered | Aug 20, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1277903.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 105 | 56 | 0 |
| Trailers | 108 | 58 | 0 |
- 1.05 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 12,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 74,534 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 65% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 158 CDL drivers; 136 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 33 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Altex Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.7% | 18.8% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 49% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 25% higher than average |
| Inspections | 474 | 464 with a driver check, 232 with a vehicle check, 333 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ylm Logistics Incorporated USDOT 2208701 | Bartlett | 150 | 120 | 269 | 16.5% | 19 |
| Fair Deal Freight LLC USDOT 4016726 | Willowspring | 173 | 173 | 14 | 20.0% | 0 |
| JKC Trucking Inc USDOT 284600 | Summit | 190 | 160 | 484 | 31.8% | 13 |
| Raytchev Transportation Inc USDOT 1622100 | Schiller Park | 100 | 100 | 134 | 20.0% | 9 |
| Sli Express Inc USDOT 3235834 | Aurora | 120 | 120 | 268 | 20.2% | 4 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| As Transportation Inc USDOT 2446825 | Lemont | 91 | 91 | 263 | 29.8% | 16 |
| Four Ways Cargo Inc USDOT 2945627 | Lemont | 90 | 90 | 288 | 41.2% | 19 |
| Esl Trucking Incorporated USDOT 3617648 | Lemont | 74 | 74 | 85 | 34.4% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Altex Transportation Inc?
Altex Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1277903 and operating authority MC-498498.
How many trucks does Altex Transportation Inc have?
It reports 161 power units (161 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 166 trailers, with 169 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 22, 2026).
Where is Altex Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Lemont, Illinois 60439.
What is the out-of-service rate of Altex Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.