AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2285240 • 6502 JOLIET RD STE E, COUNTRYSIDE, IL, 60525
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA7482487-24 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L23A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L22A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2023 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L21A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L20A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L19A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2019 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A5490 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04727-16 | CANCELLED | Jan 7, 2016 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04727-16 | REPLACED | Jan 7, 2016 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001062 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2015 | Jan 7, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001062 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB001062 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2015 | Oct 16, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TR 201060 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1537964 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1537964 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2014 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000351 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TR 201060 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2014 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TR 201060 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2014 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1537964 | REPLACED | May 6, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1537964 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1537964 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2014 | May 6, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1537964 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2012 | Apr 11, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA7482487-24 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L23A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L22A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L21A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L20A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A5490 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04727-16 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2016 | Nov 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04727-16 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001062 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2016 | Jan 7, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001062 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB001062 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2015 | Oct 16, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TR 201060 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2015 | Aug 13, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TR 201060 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TR 201060 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2015 | Apr 17, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1537964 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2014 | Sep 16, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1537964 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2014 | Aug 19, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000351 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1537964 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1537964 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 13, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1537964 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2014 | May 6, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1537964 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2014 | Apr 11, 2014 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC780553 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2025 |
| MC780553 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | WITHDRAWN | Jan 19, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC780553 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | WITHDRAWN | Jan 19, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC780553 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2016 |
| MC780553 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2015 |
| MC780553 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2014 |
| MC780553 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 17, 2012 | — | 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
27 states • 79 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from 79 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 5 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBC | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (79 inspections)
Showing 50 of 79
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...HN9054 | AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 27, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLACK CREEK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...150056 | AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 8, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 27, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2015 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2015 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2014 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2014 | GA | FATAL | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events