Alco Transportation Inc
USDOT 525677 · MC-254668 · Wayne, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Alco Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Wayne, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 90 power units and 56 drivers, which ranks it #172 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 149 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 31.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 11.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Alco Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 525677 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-254668 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 36253 Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184 |
| Phone | (734) 722-9500 |
| First registered | May 28, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 525677.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 37 | 53 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 46 | 0 |
- 0.62 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 7,230,369 miles reported for 2025 – about 80,337 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 61% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 56 CDL drivers; 44 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Alco Transportation Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.6% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 55% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 60% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 133% higher than average |
| Inspections | 149 | 149 with a driver check, 79 with a vehicle check, 160 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 2, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Alco Transportation Inc?
Alco Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 525677 and operating authority MC-254668.
How many trucks does Alco Transportation Inc have?
It reports 90 power units (90 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 166 trailers, with 56 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 25, 2026).
Where is Alco Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Wayne, Michigan 48184.
What is the out-of-service rate of Alco Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 31.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.