AMERICAN DRIVEAWAY LLC
USDOT 2482938 • 355 N STATE HIGHWAY 128, COWDEN, IL, 62422
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-859355 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 28, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT478363001 | ON FILE | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT478363001 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 478363001 | REPLACED | May 26, 2020 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 478363001 | CANCELLED | May 26, 2020 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 478363001 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 591790001 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2019 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 591790001 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2019 | May 8, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 591790001 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2018 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08611601 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2017 | Apr 8, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TR 201266 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TR 201266 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP 151408 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2015 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP 151408 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP 151408 | REPLACED | May 14, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP 151408 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2015 | May 14, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP 151408 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73AP 151776 | CANCELLED | Apr 9, 2014 | Apr 8, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT478363001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 478363001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 478363001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT478363001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 478363001 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2020 | May 26, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 591790001 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 591790001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2020 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 591790001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08611601 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2018 | Apr 8, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TR 201266 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2017 | Apr 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 151408 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TR 201266 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 151408 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2015 | Aug 26, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 151408 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 151408 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 151408 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2015 | May 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73AP 151776 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2015 | Apr 8, 2015 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC859355 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2020 |
| MC859355 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2017 |
| MC859355 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2016 |
| MC859355 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2015 |
| MC859355 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2015 |
| MC859355 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 2014 | — | 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 • 77 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from 77 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TF | 390.21TF | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LDIL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDM | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.80A | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.60(a) | Unauthorized passenger on board CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.17(a) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.71 | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71(h) | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 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 (77 inspections)
Showing 50 of 77
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | I40 WB OFF RAMP | ...417874 | AMERICAN DRIVEAWAY LLC |
| Jun 17, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 65 | ...343118 | AMERICAN DRIVEAWAY LLC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...419913 | AMERICAN DRIVEAWAY LLC |
| Oct 3, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events