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ALTA TRANSPORTATION LLC
Alamosa, CO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1188080 · MC 474408
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 2003
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-474408 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ace American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1.4% OOS · 138 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 29, 2015; first granted December 22, 2003 (22 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 138 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC474408
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Ace American Insurance Company
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy ISA H08858639
Federal Insurance Company
Bond · $75,000 · Policy K4193895A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1188080
MC Number
MC-474408
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 19, 2003
Authority First Granted
December 22, 2003
Authority Reinstated
October 29, 2015
Annual Mileage
3,008,657 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
615 State Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Peterson
Officer 2
Shannon Stringer
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
138
Driver Inspections
53
Vehicle Inspections
110
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
1.4% of 70 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
4th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 56 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 77 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 77 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 77 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 77 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | CO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO86
NM36
KS2
Fleet & Equipment (56)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 44 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~27
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
26
Tank
24
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X6NJ491100 | 9 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6PJ254255 | 9 | — |
| 2022 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB321NK006741 | 9 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB32XRK008087 | 9 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X7PJ254277 | 8 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXPJ254257 | 8 | — |
| 2013 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA24422D5010986 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X0PJ254272 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1PJ254258 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXPJ254260 | 6 | — |
Show all 56 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7PJ254270 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X9PJ254271 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB322RK008083 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB328RK008086 | 6 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4426D7H78624 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 45 ft | 1PMKA4521N7114834 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3PJ254259 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR24JK004046 | 5 | — |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA24329C5010791 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8PJ254256 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X0NJ163032 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7NJ163030 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4420C7H76575 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X9PJ254278 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 45 ft | 1PMS24526H8015440 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X0NJ163029 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X2NJ163114 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X2PJ249235 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X4PJ249236 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X7NJ163027 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB323NK006739 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB324RK008084 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR26JK004047 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Mac | Tank · 45 ft | 558MTBR28JK004048 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X1NJ163024 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X1RJ354836 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X2NJ491097 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X9NJ163028 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X9NJ163031 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mac | Tank · Class 8 | 558MTB320RK008082 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4425D7H79005 | 2 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4425F7H80769 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4426D7H77957 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4428D7H77958 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Beall | Tank · 43 ft | 1BN2T4326BB001528 | 1 | — |
| Pola | Semi-trailer | 1PMA2432905010791 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXRJ328312 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKYDP49XPJ254257 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5PJ231694 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X0LJ345406 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X5NJ163026 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 558MJB326PK007693 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4421C7H76570 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4424D7H77956 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4425C7H76572 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4428D7H78625 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (138)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | 0396010493 | ALAMOSA CO | II | — | — | WORLD FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X6NJ491100 |
KS 214804 |
| March 30, 2026 | 0500940394 | ANTONITO CO | II | — | — | ALTA FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X7PJ254277 |
KS ADF370 |
| March 5, 2026 | 5061Q1SB3S | RATON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | HOLLY ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKYDP9XXPJ254260 558MTB322RK008083 |
KS 235987 IN PG11684 |
| February 5, 2026 | 0396010444 | ALAMOSA CO | II | 1 | — | WORLD FUEL | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X9PJ254278 |
CO ADF371 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 0500940331 | ANTONITO CO | II | 1 | — | ALTA FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X6NJ491100 |
KS 214804 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | 0272590165 | MONUMENT CO | I | 2 | — | MAGELLAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKYDP9X6PJ254255 558MTB321NK006741 |
KS AHF365 MN STB7891 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | 0876810082 | LA JARA CO | III | — | — | ALTA FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X7PJ254277 |
KS ADF370 |
| November 16, 2025 | 0441030846 | MONUMENT CO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC |
1XKZDP9X2PJ249235 558MTB323NK006739 |
KS AHF622 MN STB7889 |
| November 10, 2025 | 1136670227 | ROCKY FORD CO | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XKZDP9X4PJ249236 5HTAB4420C7H76575 |
KS AHF623 MO 7228PD |
| November 4, 2025 | 0396010369 | ANTONITO CO | II | — | — | WORLD FUELS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X7PJ254277 |
CO ADF370 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WORLD FUEL SERVICES | 22 | October 9, 2025 |
| WORLD FUELS | 14 | April 21, 2026 |
| WORLD FUEL | 13 | February 5, 2026 |
| PHILLIPS 66 | 12 | September 8, 2025 |
| ALTA FUELS | 9 | March 30, 2026 |
| WESTERN PLAINS ENERGY | 5 | July 29, 2025 |
| POET BIOFUELS | 5 | June 16, 2025 |
| MAGELLAN PIPELINE COMPANY | 3 | July 31, 2024 |
| WORLD FUEL SERVICE | 3 | June 30, 2024 |
| MAGELLAN | 2 | December 12, 2025 |
| CARTER ENERGY | 2 | April 15, 2025 |
| SEUSA COMMERCE CITY EAST | 2 | June 26, 2024 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 30, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| October 29, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 29, 2015 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 20, 2015 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 26, 2014 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| December 26, 2014 | Active REINSTATED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 22, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 2, 2009 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| February 2, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 2, 2025 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| September 17, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 31, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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