Altom Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 297572 · Bensenville, IL 60101 · 2192285002

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Altom Transport INC (DOT# 297572) in Bensenville, Illinois has 771 inspections on record with 535 violations and a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 15 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

771 Inspections
6.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
15 Crashes
312 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 6.7%
Carrier: 6.7% (52 of 771) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.7%
Carrier: 1.7% (13 of 771) National: 6.4%
68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in Illinois
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

535 total violations across 771 inspections
65 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
230
Unsafe Driving
148
Hours of Service
73
Driver Fitness
9
Hazardous Materials
62
Other
13

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 41 states
Level 1: 250 (32%) Level 2: 392 (51%) Level 3: 129 (17%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/25/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/24/2026 LA 1 0 0
03/24/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/19/2026 WV 2 0 0
03/19/2026 IL 2 0 0
03/11/2026 MI 2 1 0
03/11/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/10/2026 IL 1 0 0
03/05/2026 MO 2 0 0
5 injury crashes
30-JUN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-JUN-25 GA 0 0 0
30-JUL-24 AL 0 0 0
28-APR-25 TX 0 0 0
23-OCT-24 TN 0 2 0
20-NOV-25 IL 0 0 0
20-JUN-24 TX 0 1 0
14-APR-24 OH 0 1 0
13-NOV-25 LA 0 0 0
12-FEB-25 IN 0 1 0
11-MAR-24 MS 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC187735
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Starstone Specialty Insurance Company $3,000 06/01/2025
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 06/01/2025
BIPD/Excess Gemini Insurance Company $1,000 06/01/2025
CARGO Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. N/A 08/03/2004
SURETY Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America N/A 10/01/2013

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 312
Drivers 270
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 07/22/1987
MCS-150 Filed 20260326 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 21,017,120
Address 17 Gateway Road, Bensenville, IL 60101