Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
28 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 249019 · MC-174031 ·
American Transport Inc
28 power unitsavg 13.4 yrRegional · 3 statesGARY, IN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-174031 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.4Avg age (yr)
2005–2019 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.4 yr
Model years 2005–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
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Verification summary
AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 249019) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective Apr 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 28 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 21, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 20, 1998 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 249019, and its motor carrier number is MC-174031.
Is AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC operates 28 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC based?
AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC is based in GARY, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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