Alden Logistics Inc
USDOT 888722 · MC-387036 · Melvindale, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Alden Logistics Inc is a corporation based in Melvindale, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 193 power units and 95 drivers, which ranks it #71 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 20 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 54.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 2.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, us mail, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Alden Logistics Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 888722 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-387036 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 18765 Seaway Drive, Melvindale, MI 48122 |
| Phone | (313) 388-9700 |
| First registered | Jun 21, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 888722.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 95 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 200 | 0 |
- 0.49 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,004,979 miles reported for 2025 – about 10,388 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 3% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 95 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Alden Logistics Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 54.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 190% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 92% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 20 | 20 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 35 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 30, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Alden Logistics Inc?
Alden Logistics Inc is registered with USDOT number 888722 and operating authority MC-387036.
How many trucks does Alden Logistics Inc have?
It reports 193 power units (95 tractors, 3 straight trucks) and 210 trailers, with 95 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 16, 2026).
Where is Alden Logistics Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Melvindale, Michigan 48122.
What is the out-of-service rate of Alden Logistics Inc?
Over 24 months, 54.5% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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.