AMERICAN ULTRA INC
USDOT 3942226 • 800 E NORTHWEST HWY STE 430-F, PALATINE, IL, 60074
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-1464455 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SNWH020158-00 | ON FILE | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-622727-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-622727-00 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-622727-00 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EIC-622727-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962612709 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2022 | Apr 10, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SNWH020158-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2025 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-622727-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-622727-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA962612709 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-622727-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-622727-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1464455 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2025 |
| MC1464455 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2024 |
| MC1464455 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2023 |
| MC1464455 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 2022 | — | 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
13 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (22 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2026 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHEATLAND | I-25 MP 70.83 | ...443054 | AMERICAN ULTRA INC |
| Jun 11, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HWY 285 AT MP 166 | ...342879 | AMERICAN ULTRA INC |
| Mar 18, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | 26000 IH 10 W HWY | ...JK3723 | AMERICAN ULTRA INC |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records