AMERICAN TRANSIT INC
USDOT 979671 • 61 ASH STREET, CARTERET, NJ, 07008
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-959710 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 13, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24081168 | ON FILE | May 7, 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24081168 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 22, 2024 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24081168 | REPLACED | Nov 22, 2024 | May 7, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24081168 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP02900004521 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2022 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900004521 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2022 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900002551 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PFHRU010541-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900000389 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 15, 2018 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900000389 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2016 | Mar 16, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081168 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081168 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081168 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2025 | May 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081168 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP02900004521 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900004521 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2022 | Sep 10, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900002551 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU010541-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900000389 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900000389 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 16, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-959710 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-959710 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC959710 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2025 |
| MC959710 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 |
| MC959710 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2024 |
| MC959710 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 15, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC959710 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2022 |
| MC959710 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC959710 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 18, 2022 | REVOKED | Apr 24, 2023 |
| MC959710 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 31, 2016 | REVOKED | Apr 8, 2016 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Mar 25, 2013 |
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
2 states • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMRSPMC | Placarding violation | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-8A5-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 minimum road clearance. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (37 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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW HANOVER TWP | I-295 Secondary | ...JS3251 | AMERICAN TRANSIT INC |
| Sep 18, 2014 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2009 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2008 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records