ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
USDOT 20180 • 501 ASH STREET, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF013760 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMC2503022C | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | PP24894 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 1984 | Dec 1, 2000 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0006559 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFI0000651 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000001 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2492004C | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2492004C | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2492004C | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP024894 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2000 | Dec 29, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP024894 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2000 | Dec 29, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP024894 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2000 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP024894 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2000 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | PP 24894 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1984 | Dec 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF013760 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0006559 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LFI0000651 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2492004C | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | IMC2503022C | CARGO | Jan 1, 2012 | Jan 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2492004C | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2492004C | CARGO | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP024894 | CARGO | Dec 29, 2003 | Dec 29, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP024894 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2003 | Dec 29, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP024894 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP024894 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP 24894 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2000 | Dec 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP24894 | BIPD | Dec 1, 2000 | Dec 1, 2000 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC145939 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2023 |
| MC145939 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2023 |
| MC145939 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC145939 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC145939 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC145939 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC145939 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 7, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC145939 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 11, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC145939 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 14, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC145939 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC145939 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 1980 | — | Unknown |
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
15 states • 80 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 80 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 2 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.42(a) | Brakes - parking brake defective | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 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 (80 inspections)
Showing 50 of 80
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-44 SB | ...764839 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 30, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | I49 | ...896196 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | R AVE AND IA 93 E | ...659521 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 29, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRIAM | I035 | ...940745 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEVADA | IS 49 | ...878025 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| May 11, 2023 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 60 | ...878024 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 E 255MM | ...764840 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 29, 2021 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDMOND | I-35 NB | ...500676 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| May 11, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MAUMEE | ILLINOIS AV | ...207531 | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 7, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2020 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2015 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2013 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events