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AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY

USDOT 160970 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: KEVIN STEWART Company officer 2: NORMAN SPALDING Paper Products Other (FOAM PRODUCTS) Based in ARLINGTON, TX Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: KEVIN STEWART
Company officer 2: NORMAN SPALDING
Cargo: Paper Products, Other (FOAM PRODUCTS)
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TruckCodex risk summary — AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY (USDOT 160970)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): KEVIN STEWART (Company officer); NORMAN SPALDING (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 13 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/160970/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 160970
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer KEVIN STEWART
Company officer 2 NORMAN SPALDING
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Paper Products, Other (FOAM PRODUCTS)
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 75,280 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (817) 385-3500
Email: [email protected]
Physical
850 AVENUE H EAST
ARLINGTON, TX 76011
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 160970
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 75,280 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 1 3 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
13
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY is a corporation based in ARLINGTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 160970. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Arlington, TX. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MI (3) and OH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 2 0 0.0% Apr 1, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 3
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 3.25 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87477982 Apr 1, 2026 MI 3 WB I-94 AT REST AREA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH POE7569 · 3HAEUMML0SL166980
0 — No
83253508 Nov 25, 2024 MI 3 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PNM7269 · 3HAEUMML0SL166980
1 392.2-SLLSWZ No
82163441 Jul 18, 2024 MI 3 mi-wb-i-94-@-ecorse-rd
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IN 3550143 · 3HAEUMMLXSL478806
1 392.2 No
81687015 May 22, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PKT9882 · 3ALACWFC4LDLZ3212
0 — No
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0001134825 Aug 30, 2017 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA2235047901 Mar 26, 2002 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5199700348 Jan 8, 2001 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH-000121040 Jan 13, 2000 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO000070044A Dec 7, 1999 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA8172087900 Jul 20, 1998 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA0000053305 Dec 9, 1997 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI000020386A Nov 14, 1997 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO007009010A Dec 23, 1996 MO 1 0 Yes No Fatal
WI0000014811 May 6, 1996 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA6057063800 Mar 25, 1996 GA 0 1 No No Injury
OH-942200558 May 23, 1994 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
UT0000010104 Mar 6, 1992 UT 0 0 No No —
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WB I-94 AT REST AREA MI 1 0
ROADSIDE OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY

Is AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 160970 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY's safety rating? ▾
AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY's out-of-service rate? ▾
AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY based? ▾
AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 850 AVENUE H EAST, ARLINGTON, Texas 76011. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY have valid operating authority? ▾
AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY operate? ▾
AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY had any crashes? ▾
13 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for AMERICAN EXCELSIOR COMPANY in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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