ATCO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 651171 • 2101 BALDREE ROAD SOUTH, WILSON, NC, 27893
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P01-000020142-00 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 22UENOI5019 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P01-000020142.00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P01-000020142.00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | P01-000020142-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM258729 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0715028 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN 8000037-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | May 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | VEN 8000037-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2008 | May 1, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN 8000037-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2008 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510RRX078202B-025 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2007 | Feb 29, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510RRX078202B-25 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2007 | Aug 17, 2007 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510RRX078202B-025 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2007 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010169-00 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2005 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010169-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2004 | Feb 5, 2005 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-918X4913-TIL-02 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2002 | Aug 17, 2007 |
| ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | BIPD/Primary | SCI-PK-500450 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | BIPD/Primary | SCIPK500454 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2004 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 05CAT000592 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2000 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | T602100659 | CANCELLED | Nov 24, 1997 | May 18, 1999 |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | W602117554 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1997 | Nov 24, 1997 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM148047834 00 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 1997 | Aug 17, 2002 |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NL000144 | REPLACED | May 28, 1997 | Nov 1, 1997 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NJ000066 | CANCELLED | May 28, 1996 | May 28, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | P01-000020142.00 | CARGO | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | P01-000020142-00 | CARGO | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | P01-000020142-00 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SIRIUSPOINT AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | P01-000020142.00 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | IM258729 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0715028 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY CO. | 22UENOI5019 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000037-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000037-00 | CARGO | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000037-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX078202B-025 | CARGO | Feb 29, 2008 | Feb 29, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX078202B-025 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010169-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2008 | Feb 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510RRX078202B-25 | CARGO | Aug 17, 2007 | Aug 17, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-918X4913-TIL-02 | CARGO | Aug 17, 2007 | Aug 17, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010169-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2005 | Feb 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | SCIPK500454 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2004 | Sep 20, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM148047834 00 | CARGO | Aug 17, 2002 | Aug 17, 2002 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 05CAT000592 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ZC INS. CO /CONVERIUM INS.(NA) INC. | SCI-PK-500450 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| CANCEL | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | T602100659 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 1999 | May 18, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | W602117554 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 1997 | Nov 24, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | NL000144 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1997 | Nov 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | NJ000066 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 1997 | May 28, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-305616 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-305616 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-305616 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC305616 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 4, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC305616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 4, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC305616 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2008 |
| MC305616 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 20, 2005 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 2017 |
| MC305616 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2005 |
| MC305616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 2, 2001 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 2017 |
| MC305616 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 10, 1996 | REVOKED | Mar 1, 1999 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 55 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from 55 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 4 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:172.201A1-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (55 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENSON | 95 | ...040210 | ATCO TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 30, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINSTON | 2001 | ...233910 | ATCO TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 15, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | S SWING RD | ...233910 | ATCO TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 29, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SOUTHBOUND 288 | ...079347 | ATCO TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 26, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GENERAL MAHONE HIGHWAY ROUTE460 | ...186450 | ATCO TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 11, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2015 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2013 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2013 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events