AMERICAN CARRIER INC
USDOT 2986811 • 8245 GARDEN RIDGE RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, 46237
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-017033 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 8, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300054480 | ON FILE | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT03395A | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 491045001 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060013 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2020 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060013 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | BIPD/Primary | KMC1060013 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2020 | Jun 23, 2020 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1803754 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000420-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | BIPD/Primary | PTI000420-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300054480 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT03395A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 491045001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1060013 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060013 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY OF KANSAS, INC | KMC1060013 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2020 | Jun 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1803754 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000420-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLATINUM TRANSPORT INSURANCE RRG, INC | PTI000420-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2018 | Apr 1, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-017033 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC017033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC017033 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 26, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC017033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2019 |
| MC017033 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2018 |
| MC017033 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 7, 2017 | REVOKED | Apr 7, 2020 |
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
4 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 86832104 | GREENFIELD IN | IN | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 86221279 | SMITHS GROVE | KY | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 390.9-SLL | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86125932 | GREENFIELD IN | IN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 85987436 | GREENFIELD IN | IN | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 85962098 | LAFAYETTE IN | IN | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 85766286 | LONDON OH | OH | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.75A1-TAORETA, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85666647 | RICHMOND IN | IN | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.11A1-CSURR, 395.24 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84699344 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 79520422 | N/A | IL | Level 3 | WABA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-74 EB AT THE 94MM | ...HK3819 | AMERICAN CARRIER INC |
| Aug 22, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAYNE (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 73 | ...925634 | AMERICAN CARRIER INCORPORATED |
| Jan 3, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 71ST ST | ...JK8916 | AMERICAN CARRIER INC |
| Mar 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION TWP | PINCKNEY | ...JK8916 | AMERICAN CARRIER INC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records