HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/601866-airline-transportation-specialists-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS 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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.2% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (651) 675-0277, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC289934.
- 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) | MC289934 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0150999001 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 13 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
1 of 42 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 20 states and provinces, 24 months
- AR 5 11.9%
- GA 5 11.9%
- KY 4 9.5%
- OK 3 7.1%
- SD 3 7.1%
- MS 3 7.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 23
22 tractors · 1 straight trucks
Peterbilt 13Freightliner 11Kenworth 7Volvo 1
52 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 22
21 semi-trailers · 1 other units
Fontaine 6Stoughton 4Manac 3Mack 2Vanguard 2Dorsey 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Delta 5Rcl Components 2Delta Airlines 2Delta Air Lines 2Armacell 1Armstrong Transport 1Ascendum Machinery 1Mortenson 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2026 | KY | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 9, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| May 1, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 11, 2026 | CO | 3 | 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 Minnesota average covers 31,540 vehicle and 62,856 driver inspections of all Minnesota-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
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 54 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 | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 6 | 57.1% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 17.1% | 14.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| 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 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 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 |
| Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDFWFMIMT20 | 1 | 1 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130 | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 38371H | 1 | 0 |
| Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522G | 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 Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Chicago, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Howard Co Us 63, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jefferson (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Beaumont, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Rush Springs, OK | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 601866 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC289934 |
| Legal name | AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 52 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 2,200,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 18, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | May 17, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 11, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @airlinetransport.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 23 |
| Trailers | 29 | 11 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherFireworks
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC
What does AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC's operating authority allow?
MC289934: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 601866. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (651) 675-0277, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC289934, 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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