AMERICAN TRANSIT INC

USDOT 979671 • 61 ASH STREET, CARTERET, NJ, 07008

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
979,671
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Hazmat)
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8482090000
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
146,850
Physical Address
61 ASH STREET, CARTERET, NJ, 07008
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 7, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-959710ACTIVEUnknownAug 13, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC24081168ON FILEMay 7, 2025Aug 9, 2025

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC24081168NAME CHANGEDNov 22, 2024Jun 3, 2025
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC24081168REPLACEDNov 22, 2024May 7, 2025
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCBIPD/PrimaryPC24081168CANCELLEDAug 9, 2024Nov 22, 2024
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryACP02900004521CANCELLEDSep 10, 2022Apr 17, 2023
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryACP2900004521REPLACEDApr 17, 2022Sep 10, 2022
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryACP2900002551CANCELLEDApr 5, 2019May 2, 2019
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPFHRU010541-00CANCELLEDMar 15, 2018Jun 29, 2018
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryACP2900000389CANCELLEDMar 16, 2017Mar 15, 2018
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryACP2900000389CANCELLEDMar 27, 2016Mar 16, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

fmcsa-insur-hist
Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC24081168BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2025Aug 9, 2025
TERM/CANCLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC24081168BIPD/PrimaryJun 3, 2025Jun 3, 2025
TERM/REPLPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC24081168BIPD/PrimaryMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025
CANCELPRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INCPC24081168BIPD/PrimaryNov 22, 2024Nov 22, 2024
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAACP02900004521BIPD/PrimaryApr 17, 2023Apr 17, 2023
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAACP2900004521BIPD/PrimarySep 10, 2022Sep 10, 2022
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAACP2900002551BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2019May 2, 2019
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPFHRU010541-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAACP2900000389BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2018Mar 15, 2018
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIAACP2900000389BIPD/PrimaryMar 16, 2017Mar 16, 2017

Authority Revocations

fmcsa-revocations
Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-959710INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-959710VOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

fmcsa-authhist-blob
Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC959710COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 14, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 13, 2025
MC959710COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 1, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 14, 2025
MC959710COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 28, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 1, 2024
MC959710MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 15, 2024Unknown
MC959710COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 9, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 29, 2022
MC959710COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2022
MC959710MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDApr 18, 2022REVOKEDApr 24, 2023
MC959710MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 31, 2016REVOKEDApr 8, 2016

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

fmcsa-oos-orders
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Feb 19, 2013New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEMar 25, 2013

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
37
Violations
26
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
5
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
5
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states37 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (26 violations from 37 inspections)

fmcsa-inspection-file
Violation Summary (26 violations from 37 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMRSPMCPlacarding violation208Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50%Movement of damaged hazmat packages119Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC107.620B-HMAMC10Unknown
FMCSR:172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:178.345-8A5-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance.10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45D-BHTCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.70vs nat'l 1.80
-1.10 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (37 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (37 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687532308RoadsideNJLevel 21Details unavailableYes
Feb 13, 202687364399NJNJLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 24, 202687362910NJNJLevel 3HEIL CO., SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTLNo
Jan 23, 202687362667NJNJLevel 2HEIL CO., SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LFTSINo
Jan 14, 202687357319NJNJLevel 20No
Jan 12, 202687368515NJNJLevel 20No
Jan 8, 202687361782NJNJLevel 20No
Dec 13, 202586568103SPRINGFIELD REST AREANJLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 9, 202586527853PISCATAWAY SCALENJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 16, 202586079435METLIFENJLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Oct 6, 202585980088ROCKAWAY MALLNJLevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 2, 202585966444GREENWICH SCALE W/BNJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 26, 202585905997METLIFENJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 11, 202585777121NSONJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 2, 202585670022HERBERTSVILLE CVI SCALENJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 14, 202585504059METLIFENJLevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 1, 202585396795METLIFENJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 21, 202585285000METLIFENJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 16, 202585243062BYRAM FIREHOUSENJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A1-TEPBMNo
Jun 19, 202585016159ALLAMUCHYNJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 11, 202584391691SH 31 NBNJLevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 27, 202584252958GREENWICH TOWNSHIP NJUSLevel 1HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1-BALACNo
Mar 19, 202584179624COLTS NECKNJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER2177.823A-HMPMCNP50%, 177.817A-HMRSPMCYes
Mar 17, 202584155920BYRAM FIREHOUSENJLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 12, 202584117375COLTS NECKNJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 177.817A-HMRSPMCNo
Mar 3, 202584024667ROCKAWAY MALL LOTNJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 11, 202583858011METLIFE LOTNJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 13, 202583599945METLIFENJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 10, 202583589405MEADOWLANDSNJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 10, 202583589608SH 18 SB MP 18.8NJLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LTSIRNo
Dec 19, 202483463764HANOVERNJLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Dec 18, 202483437188SH 18 NB MP 22.6NJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER5107.620B-HMAMC, 172.602A-HMER, 393.9A-LFTSIYes
Dec 13, 202483401503MEADOWLANDSNJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 6, 202483342143ROCKAWAY MALLNJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 2, 202483297266METLIFE LOTNJLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 30, 202483055404GREENWICH TOWNSHIP NJUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 393.45D-BHTCYes
Aug 16, 202482420564ROCKAWAY MALL LOTNJLevel 2POLA SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

37 total · 10.8% OOS
2024-082026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 21, 2025NJTOW00NEW HANOVER TWPI-295 Secondary...JS3251AMERICAN TRANSIT INC
Sep 18, 2014NJTOW00
Aug 5, 2009NJTOW00
Feb 11, 2008NJTOW00

Compliance Timeline

17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 13, 2025
Authority
Aug 9, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Jun 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
May 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Nov 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC • BIPD/Primary
Apr 17, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Jun 29, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Mar 16, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 18, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2013
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Feb 19, 2013
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Aug 5, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 11, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Company Census File
Generated from 24-hour old database. Contact info and fleet counts may lag.
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Authority History
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Insurance Filings
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago
Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026