Aviagen Inc
USDOT 252989 · MC-71429 · Huntsville, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Aviagen Inc (dba Aviagen) is a corporation based in Huntsville, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 620 power units and 327 drivers, which ranks it #8 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 108 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 1.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are livestock, grain, feed, hay, agricultural / farm supplies.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Aviagen Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Aviagen |
| USDOT number | 252989 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-71429 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 920 Explorer Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35806 |
| Phone | (256) 890-3800 |
| First registered | Nov 20, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 252989.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 165 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.53 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.8 trailers per tractor.
- 9,500,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 15,323 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 326 CDL drivers; 312 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 15 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Aviagen Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.5% | 17.8% | 23.1% | 32% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 170% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 108 | 108 with a driver check, 51 with a vehicle check, 73 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 24, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Alabama
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Alabama carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenpoint Ag Holdings LLC USDOT 3643913 | Decatur | 629 | 669 | 80 | 27.5% | 3 |
| DMT Trucking LLC USDOT 795982 | Birmingham | 604 | 575 | 1,018 | 31.6% | 56 |
| Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc USDOT 122275 | Troy | 609 | 509 | 886 | 30.1% | 49 |
| Mcelroy Truck Lines Inc USDOT 271424 | Cuba | 568 | 523 | 819 | 27.8% | 45 |
| Wiregrass Construction Company Inc USDOT 515626 | Dothan | 302 | 257 | 394 | 11.5% | 29 |
| White Oak Transportation Inc USDOT 804716 | Decatur | 313 | 298 | 601 | 22.1% | 20 |
Other carriers near Huntsville
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Waste Alabama LLC USDOT 4504957 | Huntsville | 182 | 131 | 29 | 60.0% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Aviagen Inc?
Aviagen Inc is registered with USDOT number 252989 and operating authority MC-71429.
How many trucks does Aviagen Inc have?
It reports 620 power units (200 tractors, 25 straight trucks) and 165 trailers, with 327 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 2, 2026).
Where is Aviagen Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Huntsville, Alabama 35806.
What is the out-of-service rate of Aviagen Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.