AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1291429 • 50 YORKTOWN SHOPPING CENTER #251, LOMBARD, IL, 60148
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-500892 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 20, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA975476078 | ON FILE | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-2882C035-TIL-09 | ON FILE | Nov 17, 2009 | Jul 27, 2016 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA967755170 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA967755170 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-04825-22 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-04825-22 | REPLACED | Jun 24, 2022 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 00766475 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 26, 2022 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 00766475 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN197260 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2016 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033190 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 26, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3732761 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS046876 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM010943-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0905214 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 13, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0159500 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2013 | Nov 17, 2013 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0159500 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2013 | Feb 13, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0159500 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2013 | Feb 20, 2014 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0759198 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2012 | Nov 17, 2013 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0700695 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 2012 | Nov 17, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0700695 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2011 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0641189 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2010 | Nov 17, 2011 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0475337 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 17, 2010 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LG100103928 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2008 | Nov 17, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 6543844 | REPLACED | May 6, 2008 | Nov 17, 2009 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2314880 03 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2008 | Nov 17, 2008 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 6543844 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 2007 | May 6, 2008 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2314880 03 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 17, 2007 | Jan 15, 2008 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 231488002 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2006 | Nov 17, 2007 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | SFT 2314880-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2005 | Nov 17, 2006 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4071559 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2005 | Nov 10, 2005 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4071559 | REPLACED | Jan 25, 2005 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 6543844 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2004 | Dec 20, 2007 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 6543844 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2004 | Dec 10, 2004 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 6543844 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 10, 2004 | Jan 15, 2008 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 6543844 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 10, 2004 | Jan 25, 2005 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 4071559 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 4, 2004 | Jan 25, 2005 |
| ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC5573-32 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2004 | Dec 10, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975476078 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 6, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967755170 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA967755170 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-04825-22 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 00766475 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2022 | Jun 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 00766475 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-04825-22 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN197260 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 26, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-2882C035-TIL-09 | CARGO | Jul 27, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033190 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2016 | Jun 26, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3732761 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2015 | Jun 26, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS046876 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2015 | May 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM010943-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0905214 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2015 | Feb 13, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0159500 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2014 | Feb 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0159500 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 13, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0759198 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2013 | Nov 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0159500 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2013 | Nov 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0700695 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2012 | Nov 17, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0700695 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641189 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0475337 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2010 | Nov 17, 2010 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LG100103928 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 6543844 | CARGO | Nov 17, 2009 | Nov 17, 2009 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 2314880 03 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2008 | Nov 17, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 6543844 | CARGO | May 6, 2008 | May 6, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 6543844 | CARGO | Jan 15, 2008 | Jan 15, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 2314880 03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2008 | Jan 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 6543844 | CARGO | Dec 20, 2007 | Dec 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 231488002 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2007 | Nov 17, 2007 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | SFT 2314880-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2006 | Nov 17, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | SFT 4071559 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2005 | Nov 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | SFT 4071559 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2005 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| NAMECHG | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | SFT 4071559 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 25, 2005 | Jan 25, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 6543844 | CARGO | Jan 25, 2005 | Jan 25, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ADRIATIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MC5573-32 | CARGO | Dec 10, 2004 | Dec 10, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 6543844 | CARGO | Dec 10, 2004 | Dec 10, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-500892 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-500892 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-500892 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2022 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2016 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2015 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 18, 2015 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2015 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2015 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2014 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2013 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2009 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2008 |
| MC500892 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 16, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2007 |
| MC500892 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2006 |
| MC500892 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 22, 2005 | REVOKED | Jan 15, 2008 |
| MC500892 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 28, 2005 | REVOKED | Nov 16, 2005 |
| MC500892 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 17, 2004 | REVOKED | Jan 25, 2005 |
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
8 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | 87516275 | Roadside | CA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87454456 | KINGMAN AZ | AZ | Level 3 | LOAD KING SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 87430635 | DRESDEN TN | TN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87292738 | PROSSER WA | WA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.130B-CHVE | Yes |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 87202065 | H-90 INSPECTION STATION | MS | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 14, 2025 | 86601325 | BROADUS MT | MT | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 86569388 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9TS | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 86373342 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE | WY | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events