Michael Altman — compliance record
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Inspections
Zero inspections on file — no safety data to evaluate (a documented gap in vetting standards)
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Michael Altman
DBA
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Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
21148 N 1250 E, Ferdinand, IN 47532
Phone
(812) 357-7781
Power units
1
Drivers
1
First on record
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Last MCS-150 filing
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Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: IN 08/2002 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
No roadside inspections in the current federal dataset.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Mourners pay respects to fallen Chicago firefighter Michael Altman: 'It's beyond words' - Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times · 3/26/2026
Chicago police arrest man sought in firefighter Michael Altman's death - Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times · 3/18/2026
Fourth-generation firefighter dies from injuries in Chicago fire - thenewsherald.com
thenewsherald.com · 3/18/2026
A ‘Fight About Vibes’ Drove the Pentagon’s Breakup with Anthropic - WSJ
WSJ · 3/3/2026
Mourners say final goodbyes to fallen firefighter Michael Altman: 'It’s clear he was well loved' - Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times · 3/31/2026
Chicago firefighters show up for hearing of man charged in Michael Altman's death - Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times · 3/21/2026
Chicago firefighter from storied CFD family dies after injury in Rogers Park blaze - Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times · 3/17/2026
Funeral arrangements announced for Chicago firefighter who died after Rogers Park blaze - Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times · 3/18/2026
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