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AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC

DETROIT, MI

USDOT 173929 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Machinery / Large Objects Based in DETROIT, MI Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Policy effective · Dec 30, 2015
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 131 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 173929)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 131 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/173929/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 2.9% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35% vs peer median 18.5% (worse). n=8456 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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
Insurance

3 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 173929
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC278263
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 115 units
Drivers 113
Annual mileage 2,797,513 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (734) 722-9500
Email: [email protected]
Physical
575 FORDSON
DETROIT, MI 48217
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 173929
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,797,513 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 35.0% vs 23.4% +11.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.9% vs 6.7% -3.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.14 vs 1.80 +0.34
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 115 0 0
Trailers 129 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 131 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 3 0 3
Tow-away 1 3 3 7
Crash reports 1 3 3 7

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 63 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 36 36 0
OOS inspections 1 8 0
OOS percentage 2.78% 22.22% —
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
115
Drivers
113
Inspections
63
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
35.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
7
131 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC is a corporation based in DETROIT, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 173929. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 115 power units and 113 drivers, with 63 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.0%. 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 MOTOR LINES INC is a large fleet, operating 115 power units and 113 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Detroit, MI. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.1% out-of-service rate, with 9 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.

Inspection profile

39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 77% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MI (39 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

23.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.6% of violations); top code 393.40A-B (Inadequate brakes) cited 10 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 115 power units (large fleet) and 113 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Rntr are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 35.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 8,456 ACTIVE carriers operating 57–173 power units (±50% of this carrier's 115 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.5%
Median across 8,456 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
35%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
18.5%
Median across 8,456 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 36 9 25.0% Jun 4, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 29
Kenworth 18
Rntr 12
Mckt 11
Mcoa 11
Freightliner 9
Bens 5
East 3
Reitnouer 3
Mac 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.21 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 — 0.13 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.18 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 11 — 0.83 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 13 — 6.31 6 — Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (63 rows) View all 63 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88045818 Jun 4, 2026 MI 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD72440 · 1XKTD49X18J219584
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
87674080 Apr 22, 2026 MI 2 FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD68873 · 1FUJGLDR9DSBW5075
1 2-SLLEWA2 No
87560548 Apr 10, 2026 MI 2 I-94 W/B GRASS LAKE SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC27289 · 1XPXD49X6GD352429
2 120D-CDL, 9A-LHLI Yes
87453842 Mar 31, 2026 MI 3 mi-i-94-e/b-@-livernois
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD27334 · 1XKWDB9X36J154624
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
87284211 Mar 12, 2026 MI 2 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE44091 · 3AKJGLD5XESFK2955
1 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
87164307 Feb 26, 2026 MI 2 mi-w/b-i94-near-hawkins-rd
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE44091 · 3AKJGLD5XESFK2955
2 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLFC No
87089069 Feb 19, 2026 MI 3 ROAD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE44091 · 3AKJGLD5XESFK2955
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
86924062 Jan 29, 2026 MI 2 WB FOWLERVILLE SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB72205 · 1XPXD49X7KD624026
2 393.120D-CDL, 392.2-SLLEWA2 Yes
86915070 Jan 28, 2026 MI 2 EB I-96 AT PORTLAND RD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BC12242 · 1XKADB9X18J216275
2 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86898423 Jan 26, 2026 MI 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BE44091 · 3AKJGLD5XESFK2955
4 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86840131 Jan 20, 2026 MI 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD59765 · 1XKTDB9X63J886194
1 392.2-SLL No
86806328 Jan 14, 2026 MI 2 WB SCALES
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC27289 · 1XPXD49X6GD352429
1 392.2-SLLEWA3 No
86777089 Jan 12, 2026 MI 2 mi-ionia-scale-w/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC27289 · 1XPXD49X6GD352429
2 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
86715760 Jan 5, 2026 MI 1 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB46487 · 1XPCD49X8HD450717
1 393.48A-BLMCBAD No
86460619 Dec 1, 2025 MI 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD19970 · 1XKAD49X7AJ265241
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86423028 Nov 24, 2025 MI 2 I-94 E/B @ MICHIGAN AVE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BC75882 · 1XKWDB9X29J237837
12 393.207F-SASMD, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.40A-B Yes
86142534 Oct 24, 2025 MI 2 mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC52069 · 1NPXGGGG00D177087
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86142277 Oct 24, 2025 MI 3 JONES RD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD19970 · 1XKAD49X7AJ265241
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86142374 Oct 23, 2025 MI 1 mi-w/b-i-94-@-airport-rd
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB72204 · 1XPXD49X3KD624024
6 393.43A-TPV, 393.45B2-B-VAC, 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86130746 Oct 21, 2025 MI 1 mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC28091 · 1XPCD40X6RD898324
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
86119052 Oct 20, 2025 MI 3 US-23 SB AT MM 1
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC02662 · 1XKDD40XXNR484115
1 392.82DUMT No
86058673 Oct 14, 2025 MI 3 WB I-94 @ VINING RD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BB93455 · 3AKJGLDR2HSHA4488
1 392.82DUMT No
85748842 Sep 10, 2025 MI 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD59765 · 1XKTDB9X63J886194
0 — No
85308902 Jul 23, 2025 MI 5 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI BD87420 · 1XP5DB9X56D641652
0 — No
85222661 Jul 14, 2025 MI 1 mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC35084 · 1XPHDB9X27N739661
14 396.3A1-BALR, 393.47D1-BLTBD-SA, 396.3A1-BOS Yes
Recent Crashes (131 rows) View all 131 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003723851 Jan 21, 2026 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003688733 Dec 18, 2025 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003698760 Dec 16, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003569990 Jul 21, 2025 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0253061177 Apr 4, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003418035 Jan 21, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003387717 Dec 11, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003243907 Jul 16, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003227136 Jun 24, 2024 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003102151 Jan 8, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002886680 May 10, 2023 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
MI0002766064 Dec 2, 2022 MI 1 1 Yes No Fatal
MI0002718994 Oct 31, 2022 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002682760 Sep 29, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0223138233 Jul 15, 2022 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002599103 May 25, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002560129 Apr 13, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002301747 Jun 22, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002283718 May 17, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002261425 Apr 13, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002223219 Mar 4, 2021 MI 0 3 Yes No Injury
MI0002157350 Dec 9, 2020 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
MI0002149666 Nov 20, 2020 MI 0 3 Yes No Injury
MI0001943189 Jan 13, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0001885882 Nov 11, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
common
MC098114
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →
common
MC278263
Active
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC098114 common INACTIVE —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (38 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT 1118L490 91X $750,000 Dec 30, 2015 On file ACTIVE
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK 6221143 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2013 Dec 30, 2015 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 106002473 84 — Oct 1, 2013 On file ACTIVE
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 105989851 SURETY — Oct 1, 2013 Nov 7, 2013 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 105989851 SURETY — Oct 1, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK9400563-02 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2012 Dec 1, 2013 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK9400563-01 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2012 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK 9400563-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 30, 2010 Dec 1, 2011 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY TRK 9400563-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 30, 2010 Dec 30, 2011 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0031775 BIPD/Primary — Dec 30, 2009 Dec 30, 2010 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI 93003205 34 — Dec 30, 2008 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0028913 BIPD/Primary — Dec 30, 2008 Dec 30, 2009 CANCELLED
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT 001062-8 BIPD/Primary — Nov 2, 2007 Dec 30, 2008 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 104792710 SURETY — May 21, 2007 Nov 2, 2013 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 104792710 SURETY — May 21, 2007 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 104792710 SURETY — Aug 11, 2006 Aug 7, 2006 REPLACED
WESTERN SURETY CO. 68975072 SURETY — Aug 7, 2006 May 21, 2007 CANCELLED
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT 001062-6 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2005 Nov 2, 2007 REPLACED
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT 001062-6 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2005 Oct 29, 2005 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT 660 1762B880 CARGO — Jun 15, 2004 Sep 3, 2005 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT 660 1762B880 CARGO — Jun 15, 2004 Jun 15, 2004 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT 630 1762B880 CARGO — Jun 15, 2004 Dec 30, 2008 REPLACED
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT 001062-1 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2000 Oct 29, 2005 CANCELLED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PSVQ20679 CARGO — Jun 15, 2000 Aug 21, 2005 CANCELLED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PSVQ20679 CARGO — Jun 15, 2000 Jun 15, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 30, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Nov 27, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Nov 7, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  5. Nov 2, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  6. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  7. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  8. Dec 1, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 30, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Dec 30, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 7, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Dec 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Dec 30, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  14. Dec 22, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Dec 30, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  16. Dec 24, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Dec 30, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Dec 30, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  19. Nov 2, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. May 22, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  21. May 21, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
  22. Aug 14, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  23. Aug 7, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
  24. Aug 7, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  25. Oct 29, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Oct 29, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Sep 3, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  28. Aug 26, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  29. Aug 21, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  30. Aug 4, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Jun 15, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  32. Jun 15, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  33. Jun 15, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  34. Jun 15, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO.
  35. Jun 15, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO.
  36. Jun 9, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  37. May 19, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  38. Mar 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN SURETY CO.
  39. Jul 29, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
  40. Jun 15, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 23 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.120(c)(1) Improper securement of metal coils transported with eyes crosswise Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC

  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 MOTOR LINES INC

Is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 173929 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 MOTOR LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC'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 MOTOR LINES INC had? ▾
63 roadside inspections are on file for AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC 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 MOTOR LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 35.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC based? ▾
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 575 FORDSON, DETROIT, Michigan 48217. 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 MOTOR LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC278263). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC operate? ▾
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC self-reports 115 power units and 113 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 MOTOR LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
131 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC 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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