AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC
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8 events tracked · latest Sep 9, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Aug 5, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
- Jul 30, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jun 4, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Apr 22, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jan 21, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Dec 18, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Dec 16, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
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Broker Surety Bond FMCSA BMC-84/85
Brokers must keep a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund on file with FMCSA. If it lapses, FMCSA revokes the broker’s authority, so an active bond is the key thing a carrier should verify before hauling for a broker.
Other Companies at This Address
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC this company | 173929 | Sign in | Active |
| D & B TRUCKING INC | 170955 | Sign in | Active |
| JACK A RUSSO CORPORATION | 543281 | Sign in | Active |
| MICHIGAN METAL TRANSPORTERS INC | 473334 | Sign in | Inactive |
Operating Authorities
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Safety Summary
Insurance
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Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 37 inspections, 10 resulted in out-of-service (27% OOS rate).
Crash Records (11)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/21/2026 | ST CLAIR SHORES | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Fog/Smog | Ice | Daylight |
| 12/18/2025 | Romulus | MI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 12/16/2025 | WAYNE | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 07/21/2025 | Huron Twp | MI | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 04/04/2025 | TOLEDO | OH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 01/21/2025 | Handy Twp | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Fog/Smog | Ice | Daylight |
| 01/21/2025 | Handy Twp | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | Fog/Smog | Ice | Daylight |
| 12/11/2024 | CANTON TWP | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
| 07/16/2024 | DETROIT | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 06/24/2024 | YORK TWP | MI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 01/08/2024 | TAYLOR | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
84 roadside violations across 37 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (54)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2026 | MI | Full (Level I) | MI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/30/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/04/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/22/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/10/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-94 W/B GRASS LAKE SCALE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/31/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I 94 E/B @ LIVERNOIS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/12/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/26/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | W/B I94 NEAR HAWKINS RD | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/19/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WB FOWLERVILLE SCALE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/28/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | EB I-96 AT PORTLAND RD | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/26/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MASON REST AREA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/20/2026 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | E/B 96 AT WALKER AVE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WB SCALES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/12/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | IONIA SCALE W/B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/05/2026 | MI | Full (Level I) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/01/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | MEECH RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/24/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-94 E/B & MICHIGAN AVE | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | JONES RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | W/B I-94 @ AIRPORT RD | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/21/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/20/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | US-23 SB AT MM 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/14/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB-I-94 @ VINING RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/10/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | EB I-96 @ D19 RD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/23/2025 | MI | Terminal (Level V) | J&M TOWING, 8964 INKSTER RD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/14/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/09/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/18/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALES E/B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/27/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | S/B MOUND RD @ 16 MILE RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/17/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALES W/B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/21/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-96EB WIXOM ROAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/14/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | S I-275@EUREKA RD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/05/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-96 @ JONES RD | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/10/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB I-96 SD AT MERRIMAN | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/29/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | CANAL RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/12/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-94 EB @ INKSTER | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/04/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | IONIA SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/30/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | BORADMAN RD @ WEST AVE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-275 N/B @ EUREKA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/26/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/01/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | MOUNT VERNON | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/17/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/01/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/30/2023 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB-I-94 @ BELLEVILLE REST AREA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/27/2023 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | EB-I-94 @ OAKWOOD BLVD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/25/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | N 75 @ SIGLER | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/10/2023 | MI | Full (Level I) | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | N. 127 NEAR SOUTH ST. | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/25/2023 | MI | Full (Level I) | E/B I-96 @ FREER | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/17/2023 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | N/B M-53 @ 32 MILE RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/14/2023 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | M-39 & WARREN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9400563-00 | $750,000 | 12/30/2010 | 12/30/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9400563-00 | $750,000 | 12/30/2010 | 12/01/2011 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0031775 | $750,000 | 12/30/2009 | 12/30/2010 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0028913 | $750,000 | 12/30/2008 | 12/30/2009 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 6221143 | $1,000,000 | 12/01/2013 | 12/30/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK9400563-02 | $750,000 | 12/01/2012 | 12/01/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK9400563-01 | $750,000 | 12/01/2011 | 12/01/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001062-8 | $1,000,000 | 11/02/2007 | 12/30/2008 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001062-6 | $750,000 | 10/29/2005 | 11/02/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001062-6 | $1,000,000 | 10/29/2005 | 10/29/2005 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105989851 | $0 | 10/01/2013 | 11/07/2013 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105989851 | $0 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104792710 | $0 | 08/11/2006 | 08/07/2006 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 68975072 | $0 | 08/07/2006 | 05/21/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | TKF167900 | $1,000,000 | 06/18/1990 | 06/15/1996 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 1762B880 | $0 | 06/15/2004 | 09/03/2005 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 630 1762B880 | $0 | 06/15/2004 | 12/30/2008 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 1762B880 | $0 | 06/15/2004 | 06/15/2004 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PSVQ20679 | $0 | 06/15/2000 | 06/15/2004 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PSVQ20679 | $0 | 06/15/2000 | 08/21/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001062-1 | $1,000,000 | 06/15/2000 | 10/29/2005 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PSVQ20679 | $0 | 06/15/2000 | 08/26/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00208980 | $1,000,000 | 06/15/1999 | 06/15/2000 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO. | ASVQ05523 | $0 | 06/15/1999 | 06/15/2000 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INS. UNDERWRITERS, INC. | 1AT30002215102 | $1,000,000 | 06/15/1998 | 06/15/1999 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | 1MP 30126915 00 | $0 | 06/15/1996 | 07/29/1999 | Cancelled |
| 91 | BIPD | FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | 1AT 300022151 00 | $0 | 06/15/1996 | 06/15/1998 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | 1MP 30126915 00 | $0 | 06/15/1996 | 06/15/1999 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | TM56 94 48 | $0 | 06/15/1993 | 06/15/1996 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104792710 | $0 | 05/21/2007 | 10/01/2013 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104792710 | $0 | 05/21/2007 | 11/02/2013 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 68975072 | $0 | 03/01/2000 | 08/07/2006 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 68975072 | $0 | 03/01/2000 | 03/01/2000 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO. | ASVQ5523 | $0 | 02/29/2000 | 06/15/2000 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC278263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/05/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/07/2011 |
| MC278263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/05/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/07/2011 |
| MC278263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/03/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/22/2010 |
| MC278263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/03/2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/22/2010 |
| MC278263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/03/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/24/2009 |
| MC278263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 12/03/2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/24/2009 |
| MC278263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/05/2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/30/2012 |
| MC278263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/05/2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/30/2012 |
| MC278263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/04/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/27/2013 |
| MC278263 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/04/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/27/2013 |
| MC278263 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/25/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/04/2005 |
| MC098114 | EMERGENCY TEMPORARY AUTHORITY | GRANTED | 07/23/1978 | EXPIRED ETA OR TA | - |
| MC278263 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/11/2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/14/2006 |
| MC278263 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 06/09/2000 | - | - |
| MC278263 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 06/09/2000 | - | - |
| MC278263 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 05/19/2000 | - | - |
| MC278263 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | 04/26/1995 | - | - |
| MC278263 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | 04/26/1995 | - | - |
| MC278263 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/24/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/22/2007 |
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