Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC
USDOT 19594 · MC-96612 · Anchorage, Alaska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC (dba Matson) is a corporation based in Anchorage, Alaska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 130 power units and 190 drivers, which ranks it #7 by fleet size among 19 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alaska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 31 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, mobile homes and more.
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| Legal name | Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Matson |
| USDOT number | 19594 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-96612 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1717 Tidewater Rd, Anchorage, AK 99501 |
| Phone | (907) 263-5045 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 19594.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 117 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 397 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.46 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 3.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 708,664 miles reported for 2025 – about 5,451 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 190 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 190 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 Alaska carriers with 50+ units (19).
| Measure | Matson Navigation Company of | Same size, US | AK average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.5% | 18.8% | 16.9% | 34% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 0.3 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 31 | 31 with a driver check, 8 with a vehicle check, 12 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 15, 1995) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); water well (130 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Alaska carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC?
Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC is registered with USDOT number 19594 and operating authority MC-96612.
How many trucks does Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC have?
It reports 130 power units (120 tractors, 10 straight trucks) and 397 trailers, with 190 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Anchorage, Alaska 99501.
What is the out-of-service rate of Matson Navigation Company of Alaska LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.