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ALPHA TRANS LLC
Arden, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3580504 · MC 1209278
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1209278 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Starstone National Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1209278
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AM37000405-00
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT6075216273
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3580504
MC Number
MC-1209278
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 3, 2021
Authority Reinstated
May 13, 2022
Annual Mileage
144,285 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
264 Cedar Lane, Arden, NC 28704
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Andrey Bakunets
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY2
WY2
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8LN203861 | 5 | 3 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621JW124860 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06248W702475 | 1 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | CV44900560 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 5 | — | FRENSENIUS MEDICAL CARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8LN203861 1GRAA0621JW124860 |
NC NP5818 OK BQ6106 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | W137002294 | MAYVIEW MO | II | 8 | 2 | WADA FARMS MARKETING GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8LN203861 1GRAA0621JW124860 |
NC NP5818 OK BQ6106 |
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | CV42256741 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 10 | 2 | LINEAGE LOGISTIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8LN203861 1GRAA0621JW124860 |
NC NP5818 OK BQ6106 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.3B2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | PAIC000241 | EVANSTON POE, WY | III | 1 | — | MCCAIN FOODS USA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8LN203861 1GRAA0621JW124860 |
NC NP5818 OK BQ6106 |
| 395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| October 16, 2024 | PTRR001675 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE, WY | II | 4 | 1 | KAGOME FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8LN203861 1GRAA06248W702475 |
NC NP5818 OK CU9710 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.32C1 | The motor carrier failed to ensure that records of unidentified driving are reviewed by annotating why the time is unassigned or assigning the time to the appropr | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| November 13, 2023 | 0006593718 | I40, NC | III | — | — | RAINIER FRUIT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8LN203861 1GRAA0621JW124860 |
NC NP5818 OK BQ6106 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FRENSENIUS MEDICAL CARE | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| WADA FARMS MARKETING GROUP | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTIC | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| MCCAIN FOODS USA INC | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
| KAGOME FOODS INC | 1 | October 16, 2024 |
| RAINIER FRUIT COMPANY | 1 | November 13, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 23, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 3, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 31, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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