Alter Trading Corporation
USDOT 420791 · MC-579940 · Davenport, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Alter Trading Corporation is a corporation based in Davenport, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 392 power units and 182 drivers, which ranks it #16 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 67 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 27.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 2.0 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 general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Alter Trading Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 420791 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-579940 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 626 Schmidt Rd, Davenport, IA 52802 |
| Phone | (314) 787-3896 |
| First registered | Sep 13, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 420791.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 203 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 189 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,803 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.46 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 9.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,563,880 miles reported for 2024 – about 9,092 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 182 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 182 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Alter Trading Corporation | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.5% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 50% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 51% lower than average |
| Inspections | 67 | 67 with a driver check, 40 with a vehicle check, 57 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 24, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Alter Trading Corporation?
Alter Trading Corporation is registered with USDOT number 420791 and operating authority MC-579940.
How many trucks does Alter Trading Corporation have?
It reports 392 power units (189 tractors, 203 straight trucks) and 1,803 trailers, with 182 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 11, 2025).
Where is Alter Trading Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Davenport, Iowa 52802.
What is the out-of-service rate of Alter Trading Corporation?
Over 24 months, 27.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.