HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/345518-american-road-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
AMERICAN ROAD LINES INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (219) 882-3986, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC240511.
- 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) | MC240511 | — | National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. Policy 023570271 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC240511 | — | Gemini Insurance Company Policy GSV500161503 · BMC-91X | $4,000,000 | Aug 1, 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
7 of 31 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 40 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 29, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | WY | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | WY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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
38 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 47 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 8 | 81.6% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 10.5% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.6% | 0.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 2.6% | 18.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ALCDLRSWD | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345AAJS | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347D1BLTBDSA | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTPAL | 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 Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 345518 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC240511 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN ROAD LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 1,272,091 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 22, 2021) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 3, 1989 · 37 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherPlastic,Foodstuffs
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 ROAD LINES INC
What does AMERICAN ROAD LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC240511: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about AMERICAN ROAD LINES 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 ROAD LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 345518. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 882-3986, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC240511, 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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