Altman Specialty Plants LLC
USDOT 440672 · MC-277756 · Vista, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Altman Specialty Plants LLC is a corporation based in Vista, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 311 power units and 309 drivers, which ranks it #52 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 780 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 8.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 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 general freight, household goods, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, passengers, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Altman Specialty Plants LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 440672 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-277756 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3742 Blue Bird Canyon Rd, Vista, CA 92084 |
| Phone | (760) 744-8191 |
| First registered | Mar 26, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 17, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 440672.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 40 | 34 | 6 |
| Truck tractors | 53 | 145 | 33 |
| Trailers | 22 | 276 | 61 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 19,646,970 miles reported for 2024 – about 63,174 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 17% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 265 CDL drivers; 296 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Altman Specialty Plants LLC | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.7% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 52% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.9 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 780 | 745 with a driver check, 643 with a vehicle check, 259 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 3, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Altman Specialty Plants LLC?
Altman Specialty Plants LLC is registered with USDOT number 440672 and operating authority MC-277756.
How many trucks does Altman Specialty Plants LLC have?
It reports 311 power units (231 tractors, 80 straight trucks) and 359 trailers, with 309 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 17, 2025).
Where is Altman Specialty Plants LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Vista, California 92084.
What is the out-of-service rate of Altman Specialty Plants LLC?
Over 24 months, 8.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% 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.