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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Broker authority is currently revoked as of May 13, 2002 · Docket MC274735.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 229 days (since Oct 1, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

AMERI-LINE INC

USDOT 562917 Active CORPORATION Based in COLUMBIA STATION, OH

AMERI-LINE INC is a corporation based in COLUMBIA STATION, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 562917. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 12 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 80.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

AMERI-LINE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 23 years on FMCSA's records, based in Columbia Station, OH. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common (broker authority is revoked).

Power Units
15
Drivers
12
Inspections
18
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
80.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
23 all-time
Authorities
3
2 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SD (2) and OH (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

30.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.9A2-C (Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Peterbilt, Benson tru, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Broker 1 revoked
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Oct 1, 2025 (229 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 80.0% vs 23.4% +56.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.40 vs 1.80 -0.40
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
27060 ROYALTON ROAD
COLUMBIA STATION, OH 44028-0965
Phone: 4403164500
Registration
USDOT 562917
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 558,447 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 80.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
3 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 67,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,501 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
80%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 67,501 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +60 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 18, 1995 to Nov 25, 1996 (465 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 29, 1995 to Oct 21, 1996 (572 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Dakota (SD) 2 0 0.0% Feb 13, 2025
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Feb 18, 2026
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 3, 2024
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Sep 11, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Apr 10, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 1 1 100.0% Dec 18, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Apr 3, 2025
Colorado (CO) 1 1 100.0% Aug 7, 2024
Virginia (VA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 14, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 9
Unknown 4
Benson Tru 3
Freightliner 2
Kenworth 2
Bens 1
Extreme 1
Font 1
Fontaine 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87553461 Apr 10, 2026 OH 3 NEW PHILADELPHIA OH
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
87106135 Feb 18, 2026 GA 3 PEMBROKE GA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86626088 Dec 18, 2025 SC 2 SAINT GEORGE SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.207A-STCB, 393.9A-LHLI Yes
85502906 Aug 14, 2025 VA 2 NORTH TAZEWELL VA
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.55C1-B, 393.55D2-B, 395.22G-ELDMFV No
84321982 Apr 3, 2025 TN 1 ARDMORE TN
KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.9A2-C, 393.95K-EE, 393.48A-BMBCBD Yes
83856728 Feb 13, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83150083 Nov 13, 2024 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD No
82628181 Sep 11, 2024 MO 3 CHARLESTON MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82367083 Aug 7, 2024 CO 2 LOMA CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.47(a), 395.22(g), 393.11(a)(1) Yes
82301656 Aug 3, 2024 IA 3 ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81398860 Apr 19, 2024 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81128967 Mar 18, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9(a) Yes
80892237 Feb 16, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE INSPECTION
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80731694 Jan 31, 2024 OH 2 FINDLAY SCALES
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
78995386 Jun 22, 2023 OH 2 BRUNSWICK REST AREA NB
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.55(d)(3) No
84068048 Jun 14, 2023 NM 2 GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78599211 May 11, 2023 SD 3 SIOUX FALLS PORT OF ENTRY
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78416595 Apr 20, 2023 SD 3 SIOUX FALLS POE
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (23 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0903982742 Feb 10, 2022 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0214106772 Mar 22, 2021 OH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
VA0203225247 Nov 17, 2020 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0134062598 Nov 1, 2013 OH 0 1 No Yes Injury
WV000025619A Nov 6, 2012 WV 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0118136925 Sep 13, 2011 OH 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
VA0112545092 Sep 8, 2011 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0106470023 Sep 17, 2010 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN0900850380 Feb 24, 2008 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MO0000028092 Dec 6, 2007 MO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TN0010284541 Jul 31, 2007 TN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0076112748 Jun 27, 2007 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MO0000022419 Dec 3, 2006 MO 0 3 Yes Yes Injury
MD0510618409 Aug 15, 2005 MD 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
OH0048140735 May 3, 2004 OH 0 1 No Yes Injury
NJ0004032590 Jan 26, 2004 NJ 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0038263929 Sep 8, 2003 OH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
PA307890700X Jun 9, 2003 PA 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
OH0038156747 May 30, 2003 OH 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IN0000877794 Feb 17, 2003 IN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0008055579 Mar 18, 2000 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN990002715_ Aug 3, 1999 IN 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
OH-971020204 Jun 18, 1997 OH 0 1 No Yes Injury
Authority Records (3 dockets)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
May 13, 2002 MC274735 Broker REVOKED May 13, 2002
Insurance Coverage Timeline (31 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751181006 BIPD/Primary Dec 1, 2017 Oct 1, 2025 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751181005 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2016 Dec 1, 2017 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 027 91 08 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2014 Oct 1, 2016 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751181-1106-061 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2006 Oct 1, 2014 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI97908734 CARGO Sep 1, 2006 Sep 1, 2007 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI97908734 CARGO Sep 1, 2006 Sep 1, 2006 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP18960A BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2004 Sep 1, 2006 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP18960A CARGO Jan 31, 2004 Sep 1, 2006 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP18960A CARGO Jan 31, 2004 Sep 29, 2006 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP18960A BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2004 Sep 29, 2006 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TPU3036390 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2003 Mar 5, 2004 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TPU3036391 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2003 Mar 2, 2003 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TPU3036391 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2003 Jan 31, 2003 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TPU3036390 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2003 Jan 31, 2004 REPLACED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 662-34-98 CARGO Jan 31, 2003 Jan 31, 2004 REPLACED
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY DS1367 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2003 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM03401039 CARGO Jan 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2003 CANCELLED
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY DS1302 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2001 Jan 31, 2002 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 33MSUH1313 CARGO Jan 31, 2001 Jan 31, 2002 REPLACED
GULF INSURANCE CO. GA0498476 BIPD/Primary Jan 31, 2000 Jan 31, 2001 REPLACED
GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA CP7161750 CARGO Jan 31, 2000 Jan 31, 2001 REPLACED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 8F33777 CARGO Oct 21, 1998 Jan 31, 2000 REPLACED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 02 S 101170470 SURETY Apr 21, 1998 Feb 24, 2002 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 54347 CARGO Oct 21, 1997 Oct 21, 1998 REPLACED
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY SK2675925 BIPD/Primary Oct 21, 1997 Jan 31, 2000 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Oct 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  4. Oct 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  6. Sep 29, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Sep 11, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Sep 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Sep 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  10. Mar 5, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jan 31, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jan 31, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Mar 2, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jan 31, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jan 31, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jan 31, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  17. May 13, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  18. Feb 24, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
  19. Feb 24, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Jan 31, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  23. Jan 31, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  24. Jan 31, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  25. Jan 31, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Oct 21, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  27. Apr 21, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
  28. Jan 29, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Nov 30, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
  30. Oct 21, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Nov 25, 1996
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  32. Aug 28, 1995
    authority
    REVOKED — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Aug 18, 1995
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  34. Aug 18, 1995
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 465 days (through Nov 25, 1996)
  35. Mar 29, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Mar 29, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  37. Mar 29, 1995
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 572 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 21, 1996)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(a) Brake chamber - cracked/broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(d)(3) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.22(g) Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver Hours of Service 1 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) 395.3(a)(3)(i) Hours of Service 1 0
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Frequently asked questions about AMERI-LINE INC

Is AMERI-LINE INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. AMERI-LINE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 562917 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is AMERI-LINE INC's safety rating?
AMERI-LINE INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has AMERI-LINE INC had?
18 roadside inspections are on file for AMERI-LINE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is AMERI-LINE INC's out-of-service rate?
AMERI-LINE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 80.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is AMERI-LINE INC based?
AMERI-LINE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 27060 ROYALTON ROAD, COLUMBIA STATION, Ohio 44028-0965. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does AMERI-LINE INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. AMERI-LINE INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC274735, MC274735). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does AMERI-LINE INC operate?
AMERI-LINE INC self-reports 15 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has AMERI-LINE INC had any crashes?
23 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for AMERI-LINE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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