HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1436275-american-transportation-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 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 average33.3% vs Maryland average 20.8%.
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, (866) 847-9655, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC544165.
- 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) | MC544165 | Primary | Trisura Insurance Company Policy KAA021072602 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 30, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC544165 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company Policy KXA021072602 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Jan 30, 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
2 of 6 · Maryland avg 20.8%
0 of 0 · Maryland avg 9.4%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | MD | 5 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 3, 2025 | MD | 5 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 3, 2025 | MD | 5 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MD | 5 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MD | 5 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2025 | MD | 5 | 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 Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 5 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 3 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABRC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Exhaust System - Gasoline-Powered Buses - Any gasoline-powered bus exhaust system that is leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 6 inches (15.24 cm) f Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383CELGPB | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCHL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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 | 1436275 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC544165 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 55,477 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 5, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 17, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightPassengers
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 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
What does AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC544165: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1436275. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (866) 847-9655, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC544165, 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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