ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC

USDOT 20180 • 501 ASH STREET, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
20,180
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7122431258
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,170,290
Physical Address
501 ASH STREET, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022
Mailing Address
PO BOX 457, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Dec 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-145939ACTIVEUnknownNov 21, 2023
Common CarrierMC-145939ACTIVEUnknownNov 21, 2023

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWF013760ON FILEDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2025
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOIMC2503022CON FILEDec 1, 2006Jan 1, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPDPP24894ON FILEApr 1, 1984Dec 1, 2000

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0006559CANCELLEDDec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2023
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFI0000651REPLACEDDec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2019
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0000001REPLACEDDec 1, 2011Dec 1, 2017
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGOMCP2492004CCANCELLEDDec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2006
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2492004CREPLACEDDec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2011
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP2492004CCANCELLEDDec 1, 2003Jan 1, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryPP024894CANCELLEDDec 1, 2000Dec 29, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOPP024894CANCELLEDDec 1, 2000Dec 29, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOPP024894REPLACEDDec 1, 2000Dec 1, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryPP024894REPLACEDDec 1, 2000Dec 1, 2003
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOPP 24894CANCELLEDApr 1, 1984Dec 1, 2000

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF013760BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2025Dec 1, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0006559BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
TERM/REPLSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLFI0000651BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0000001BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2017Dec 1, 2017
TERM/CANCLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2492004CBIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.IMC2503022CCARGOJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2012
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2492004CBIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2011Dec 1, 2011
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.MCP2492004CCARGODec 1, 2006Dec 1, 2006
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP024894CARGODec 29, 2003Dec 29, 2003
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP024894BIPD/PrimaryDec 29, 2003Dec 29, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP024894BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2003
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP024894CARGODec 1, 2003Dec 1, 2003
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP 24894CARGODec 1, 2000Dec 1, 2000
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.PP24894BIPDDec 1, 2000Dec 1, 2000

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC145939CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 6, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 21, 2023
MC145939COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 6, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 21, 2023
MC145939COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC145939CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC145939CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 18, 2005
MC145939COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 8, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 18, 2005
MC145939MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJun 7, 1990Unknown
MC145939MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 11, 1987Unknown
MC145939MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 14, 1985Unknown
MC145939MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 29, 1982Unknown
MC145939MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 22, 1980Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
5%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
80
Violations
82
23 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.0%
Driver OOS %
1.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

4
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
5
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
4
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 80 of 80 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

15 states80 inspections

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 80 inspections)

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 80 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes338Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general325Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status2210Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable202Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.42(a)Brakes - parking brake defective226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.22(a)Emergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80Exhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65(c)Tires - flat/audibly leaking118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.02vs nat'l 1.80
-0.78 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (80 inspections)

Showing 50 of 80

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Inspection History (80 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 1, 20268747752939 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45DYes
Mar 31, 202687459222MARION ARARLevel 3TIMPTE, IN SEMI-TRAILER2395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
Mar 31, 202687466005I-57ILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 26, 20268742067510 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 24, 202687396340RoadsideOKLevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLFCNo
Feb 24, 202687134247FREDERICKTOWN MOMOLevel 1TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 1, 202586439197JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 18, 20258637243810 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.78, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 28, 202586177379ROCK PORT MOMOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 8, 20258602263910 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 6, 202585977231ROCK PORT MOMOLevel 3TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 20, 202585855764RoadsideIALevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Sep 3, 202585690038SPRINGFIELD OHOHLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLMFNo
Aug 15, 202585512519STANTON TNTNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Aug 7, 202585447704KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 9, 202585202962SPRINGDALE ARARLevel 3J & L TANK SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 30, 20258485270144 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 28, 202584813778I-74 E/B MP 7ILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 20, 202584781009BREWSTER MNMNLevel 3TIMPTE IN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 14, 20258468231601 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 1TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
May 6, 202584603021RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2C, 392.2RGNo
Apr 23, 202584489633SUNDANCEWYLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 10, 20258439352910 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Apr 9, 202584365450032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/BILLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 4, 202584642817033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 28, 202584265344WILDERSVILLE TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 13, 202584130731HWY 30 WBIALevel 3JANDL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 4, 202584039902RoadsideIALevel 3JLTANK SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 22, 20258395719514 - I29 NB MM 12 PERCIVALIALevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 4, 20258379925510 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER4393.45B2, 393.55E, 393.95FYes
Jan 29, 202583730364NORTH PLATTE EAST BOUNDNELevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 17, 202583652535WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 22, 20248346600439 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3HMDE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Dec 4, 20248331694710 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 25, 20248325237144 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2No
Nov 23, 202483265523LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3TIMPTE IN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 21, 20248324494115 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202483180254NORTH LITTLE ROCK ARARLevel 3TEMPE TRAI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 13, 202483146128WEIGH STATIONALLevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 18, 202482962131PLUMERVILLE ARARLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 16, 202482928227WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202482801476WENTZVILLE MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 8, 202482351768KEO ARARLevel 3J & L TANK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 3, 202482301620RoadsideIALevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 30, 202482252709WINSLOW ARARLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 19, 202482173063MARION ARARLevel 3TIMPTE IN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 9, 202482083047RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 392.22(a), 392.22(b)No
Jun 17, 20248190192844 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(b)(2)No
Jun 17, 202481910622FAYETTEVILLE ARARLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 31, 202481761905DE VALLS BLUFF ARARLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

55 total · 9.1% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
12
Across 11 crashes
Tow-Aways
24

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 24, 2026OKTOW00OKLAHOMA CITYI-44 SB...764839ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Jan 30, 2025ARTOW00ROGERSI49...896196ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Jan 31, 2024IAINJURY01R AVE AND IA 93 E...659521ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Jan 29, 2024KSTOW00MERRIAMI035...940745ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Aug 3, 2023MOINJURY01NEVADAIS 49...878025ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
May 11, 2023MOFATAL11NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEUS 60...878024ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Feb 2, 2023IATOW00I 80 E 255MM...764840ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Sep 29, 2021OKTOW00EDMONDI-35 NB...500676ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
May 11, 2021OHINJURY01MAUMEEILLINOIS AV...207531ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Oct 7, 2020MOTOW00
Aug 23, 2020ARINJURY01
Jul 27, 2020ARTOW00
Feb 26, 2020IATOW00
Feb 18, 2019IAINJURY01
Nov 26, 2018MOTOW00
Feb 13, 2018WATOW00
Dec 23, 2016MOTOW00
Dec 14, 2016IAINJURY01
Jul 1, 2016MOTOW00
Jun 27, 2016MOINJURY01
May 15, 2015IAINJURY01
Sep 26, 2013IATOW00
May 29, 2013MOTOW00
Mar 24, 2013ILINJURY02
Feb 12, 2013OKINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 24, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 30, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in AR
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 31, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 29, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 2023
Authority
Nov 21, 2023
Authority
Aug 3, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MO
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 11, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in MO
1 fatality, 1 injury
Feb 2, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 11, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 7, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 23, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 27, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 26, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 18, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 26, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 23, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 14, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 1, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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