AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
USDOT 1151228 • DBA: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION • 3133 E SOUTH ST, LONG BEACH, CA, 90805
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-464653 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA013452403 | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 27734552 | ON FILE | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA013452302 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA013452302 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA013452201 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2022 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA013452201 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2022 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2663781 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 2021 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151801 1045343 | REPLACED | Dec 18, 2018 | Nov 20, 2021 |
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 13 HHU SV8132 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2009 | Jul 2, 2018 |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 13 UEN SV8133 | CANCELLED | Apr 28, 2008 | Jul 2, 2018 |
| INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 6135649 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2005 | Oct 17, 2005 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG393854A | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2005 | Jul 10, 2009 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 6938596-3 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2003 | Apr 28, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 27734552 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 20, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA013452403 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA013452201 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA013452302 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA013452201 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2663781 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA013452302 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2022 | Nov 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151801 1045343 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2021 | Nov 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 HHU SV8132 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 UEN SV8133 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG393854A | BIPD/Excess | Jul 10, 2009 | Jul 10, 2009 |
| CANCEL | INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BA 6135649 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2005 | Oct 17, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 6938596-3 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2004 | Apr 28, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-464653 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-464653 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-464653 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-464653 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC464653 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 24, 2025 |
| MC464653 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 22, 2025 | — | Unknown |
| MC464653 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 19, 2018 | REVOKED | Nov 26, 2024 |
| MC464653 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 27, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 20, 2009 |
| MC464653 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 16, 2005 | REVOKED | Oct 24, 2005 |
| MC464653 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 30, 2003 | REVOKED | May 4, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 457 inspections
Violation Summary (125 violations from latest 100 of 457 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BECI | Buses - Electrical components have broken or unsecured mounting | 31 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 8 | 8 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 4 | 4 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83D-ELNGPB | Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 3 | 2 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEO | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 2 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | 2 | 2 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLC | Steering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (457 inspections)
Showing 50 of 457
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | THOUSAND OAKS | MOORPARK RD | ...111235 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Apr 18, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | 34.277045/-118.423222 | ...219644 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION |
| Sep 23, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | THOUSAND OAKS | 34.212976/-118.868256 | ...171002 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Aug 1, 2023 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 5 | GRAND CANYON | DIAMOND BARD RD@AIRPORT SERVICE RD | ...182709 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Jan 31, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOS ANGELES | RT101/50FT N OF COMMERICAL ST | ...210227 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Jan 19, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAWTHORNE | DOTY AV/135th ST | ...132656 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| May 3, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SIGNAL HILL | SPRING/RT405 | ...146903 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Dec 6, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records