HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1291429-american-auto-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (224) 431-0784, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC500892.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC500892 | — | MS Transverse Insurance Company Policy TINCA5886975 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 14, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 10 · Illinois avg 24.1%
3 of 24 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 19, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | NY | 2 | 10 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | ND | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | MT | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 8 | 59.1% | 60.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 2 | 31.8% | 14.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.5% | 3.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.5% | 19.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance License-related: Medium · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASOUT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDELDT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TAOBETA | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1291429 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC500892 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 61 |
| Drivers | 61 |
| Annual mileage | 75,642 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 1, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProducePaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC
What does AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC500892: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1291429. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (224) 431-0784, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC500892, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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