AMERICAN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 176837 • 7110 CANYON RD, ELLENSBURG, WA, 98926
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0005832 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0373972 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Sep 25, 2021 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 604251042 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2009 | May 19, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | MCP2431659R | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0005832 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MMC1018916 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MMC1018916 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0373972 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP03408A | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69300386 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 604251042 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2431659R | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2006 | May 5, 2009 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2431659R | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69300386 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2002 | Feb 22, 2011 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 69300386 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2002 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RM551 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RK105 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RK105 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 27, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RK105 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RK105 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 27, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RM551 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2002 | May 5, 2009 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RM551 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 103533534 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS46110139 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS46110139 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CS46110139 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CS46110139 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | LP711584 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 1998 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | SURETY | LP711584 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 1996 | Dec 6, 1998 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | N1702-00-51 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1996 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | N1702 0051 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1996 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | N17020051 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | N17020051 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | SURETY | 76-013018888-95-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 1995 | Oct 5, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP35815A | REPLACED | Mar 9, 1994 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP35815A | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP35815A | CANCELLED | Mar 9, 1994 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP35815A | REPLACED | Mar 9, 1994 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 752696 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 1993 | Jul 20, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 0373972 | SURETY | Sep 25, 2021 | Sep 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0005832 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MMC1018916 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0005832 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | MILWAUKEE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | MMC1018916 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP03408A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69300386 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 0373972 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 604251042 | CARGO | May 19, 2013 | May 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 604251042 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69300386 | SURETY | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 69300386 | SURETY | Feb 22, 2011 | Feb 22, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RM551 | CARGO | May 5, 2009 | May 5, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2431659R | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2009 | May 5, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RM551 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2431659R | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2431659R | BIPD | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RM551 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RK105 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2002 | Apr 27, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RK105 | CARGO | Apr 27, 2002 | Apr 27, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CS46110139 | CARGO | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CS46110139 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 103533534 | SURETY | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CS46110139 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RK105 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CASCADE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CS46110139 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | RK105 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY | LP711584 | SURETY | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N17020051 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N17020051 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION | LP711584 | SURETY | Dec 6, 1998 | Dec 6, 1998 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 76-013018888-95-1 | SURETY | Oct 5, 1996 | Oct 5, 1996 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP35815A | CARGO | Apr 3, 1996 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP35815A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 1996 | Apr 3, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP35815A | CARGO | Mar 1, 1996 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP35815A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1996 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N1702-00-51 | CARGO | Mar 1, 1996 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N1702 0051 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1996 | Mar 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY | 752696 | SURETY | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-208163 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC208163 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2021 |
| MC208163 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2021 |
| MC208163 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2013 |
| MC208163 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 15, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC208163 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 15, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC208163 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Feb 12, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC208163 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC208163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC208163 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC208163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 28, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC208163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC208163 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC208163 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC208163 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 1988 | REVOKED | Jan 7, 1997 |
| MC208163 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 1988 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 2013 |
| MC208163 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 1988 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 2013 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2013 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Mar 11, 2013 |
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
2 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | 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 (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SNOQUALMIE | SR-18 MP 024.00 | ...360843 | AMERICAN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 16, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLE ELUM | I-90*068.80 | ...HF6181 | AMERICAN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 14, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 27, 2017 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2016 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2016 | WA | FATAL | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2015 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2014 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2013 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2013 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2012 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 20, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2010 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2010 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2009 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
69 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 69 events