AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC

DOT 249019 MC 174031 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
7 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 28.57% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
28 units

Drivers: 33

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

6701 MELTON ROAD, GARY, IN, 46403

Phone Number

(219) 939-3000

Mailing Address

6701 MELTON ROAD, GARY, IN, 46403

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
42 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

Active
11 years

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2015-07-08 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2012-06-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-06-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-08-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-08-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-07-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-07-26 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-01-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-01-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-01-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2002-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC174031 2010-07-26
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC174031 2007-01-09

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-04-01 BIPD/Primary KCA 2661024 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2017-07-01 Bond LPM7653720 N/A FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… - - ACTIVE
2019-06-01 BIPD/Primary 5010101 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2021-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-01 BIPD/Primary LFT0013101 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-06-24 SURETY TB50000038 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-06-01 BIPD/Primary 8007869 $1,000,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-07-01 SURETY TB50000038 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-06-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-01 BIPD/Primary LFT0012651 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-06-01 BIPD/Primary TFM 500634 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2012-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-01-03 BIPD/Primary LFT 001153-3 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-01-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-09 BIPD/Primary LFT 001153-3 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-04-20 CARGO QT 660 9782A238 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2018-05-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-11-01 BIPD/Primary LFT 001153-1 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-10-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-04-20 CARGO PST 343085 $1,000,000 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM… 2004-04-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-01 BIPD/Primary 337411 $1,000,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2002-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-20 CARGO CIM 3300750 $1,000,000 UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-06-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-11-01 BIPD/Primary DRE 16636-00 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 2000-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-11-01 BIPD/Primary DRE V16636-00 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 2001-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-04-20 CARGO NB00AEZB $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001-04-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-04-20 CARGO IM 1080477743 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2000-04-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-11-01 BIPD/Primary 9 MW22 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2000-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-11-01 BIPD/Primary CA-E458205 $1,000,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 1995-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

28.57%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

7 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 7 Last inspection: Feb 19, 2026 Total crashes: 71

FMCSA Inspection Records (7 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Feb 19, 2026

5952001758

3 viol.
Level 3 IN INTERNATIO 3HSDJSNR...

Jan 30, 2026

9511005104

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

May 2, 2025

5005480079

1 viol.
Level 2 IL MACK 1M1AK06Y...

Oct 15, 2024

9320003444

Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

Feb 12, 2024

3909005805

Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG...

Sep 13, 2023

6162010923

Level 2 IN FRHT 1FUJA6CK...

Aug 30, 2023

4243470001

Level 3 IL INTL 2HSCNAPR...
Total Inspections

7

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

7

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (71 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 2, 2026

IN • IN0904899233

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2024

IN • IN0904445722

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 15, 2023

IL • ILX002936144

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 7, 2021

IN • IN0903772306

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2018

IN • IN0903253584

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 26, 2018

IL • ILX001242463

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 6, 2018

IN • IN0903098487

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 14, 2015

IL • ILC140088701

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2014

IL • ILC130338741

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2014

IL • ILU130403440

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Feb 11, 2014

IL • IL00M2427990

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 24, 2013

IL • IL00M2395052

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2013

IN • IN0901998956

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 29, 2012

IN • IN0901895482

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 12, 2012

IN • IN0901873158

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

50

Total Crashes

71

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

5

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

28
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

28

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

33

CDL Drivers: 33
Interstate: 29
Intrastate: 4
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 3
Interstate (<100 mi): 26
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 4

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Metal Sheets/Coils

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

28

Power Units

28

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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