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AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC

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Company CheckAMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC · DOT 173929
575 FORDSON, DETROIT, MI, 48217
DOT# 173929 MC# 98114 Detroit, Michigan 48 years
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115
Power Units
113
Drivers
10
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
60
Inspections
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Public record

8 events tracked · latest Sep 8, 2026 Show details
Safety & compliance 7
  • Aug 5, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 2 out-of-service violations.
  • Jul 30, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Jun 4, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Apr 22, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Jan 21, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Dec 18, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Dec 16, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($1,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameAMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC
DOT Number173929
MC Number98114
Entity TypeCarrier & Broker
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationDetroit, Michigan
Added06/01/1974
MCS-15003/14/2025

Contact Details

Physical Address575 FORDSON, DETROIT, MI, 48217
Mailing Address575 FORDSON, DETROIT, MI, 48217

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.

Bond StatusActive
On File (FMCSA)$75,000
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/15/2026
Required$75,000 (FMCSA min)
Last checked09/08/2026
TypeSurety Bond (BMC-84)
Surety / TrusteeTRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Filings on record8
Bond history
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICAsince Oct 1, 2013 · active
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICAOct 2013 to Nov 2013 · CANCELLED
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICAMay 2007 to Nov 2013 · CANCELLED
WESTERN SURETY CO.Aug 2006 to May 2007 · CANCELLED
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Address575 FORDSON, DETROIT, MI 48217
This looks like a commercial registered-agent / virtual office address. Sharing such an address is legal and common, many legitimate carriers use a registered agent for mail, insurance and compliance. It is not by itself a sign of any problem.
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Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC098114
CommonInactive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
DocketMC278263
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerActive
Operating48 years

All Docket Numbers

MC278263 MC98114

Cargo Transported

Metal; Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large Objects

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure .95 · 11 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .1 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .11 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure .14 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 6.61 · 13 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage2,797,513 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

113
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
113
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)10
Fatal0
Driver OOS2.6% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS36.4% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review01/28/2014

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/15/2026
CompanyST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Policy #CK00208980
Last checked09/08/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier & Broker
Fleet115 units
Drivers113
Mileage2,797,513 mi
Operating48 years
MCS-15003/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)10
Fatal0
Injury3
Tow-Away7
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total38
Out of Service1
OOS Rate2.6%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total22
Out of Service8
OOS Rate36.4%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 01/28/2014 | Rated: 07/25/2006

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.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
10 · 0 OOS -
2024
9 · 1 OOS
2025
19 · 5 OOS
2026
16 · 4 OOS
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
4 crashes
2025
6 crashes
2026
1 crash
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

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).

Driver Out-of-Service 1 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service 14 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (11)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
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.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 49 violations · 18 OOS
Unsafe Driving 32 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 1 violation · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness 1 violation · 0 OOS
Other (General) 1 violation · 1 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (54)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
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
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections36
Unsafe Driving 11 viols
HOS Compliance 1 viols
Driver Fitness 1 viols
Controlled Substances 1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 13 viols

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 9400563-00$750,00012/30/201012/30/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 9400563-00$750,00012/30/201012/01/2011Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0031775$750,00012/30/200912/30/2010Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0028913$750,00012/30/200812/30/2009Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK 6221143$1,000,00012/01/201312/30/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK9400563-02$750,00012/01/201212/01/2013Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYTRK9400563-01$750,00012/01/201112/01/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryRLI INSURANCE COMPANYLFT 001062-8$1,000,00011/02/200712/30/2008Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryRLI INSURANCE COMPANYLFT 001062-6$750,00010/29/200511/02/2007Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryRLI INSURANCE COMPANYLFT 001062-6$1,000,00010/29/200510/29/2005Replaced
84SURETYTRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA105989851$010/01/201311/07/2013Cancelled
84SURETYTRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA105989851$010/01/201310/01/2013Replaced
84SURETYTRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA104792710$008/11/200608/07/2006Replaced
84SURETYWESTERN SURETY CO.68975072$008/07/200605/21/2007Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE HOME INDEMNITY CO.TKF167900$1,000,00006/18/199006/15/1996Replaced
34CARGOTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT 660 1762B880$006/15/200409/03/2005Cancelled
34CARGOTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT 630 1762B880$006/15/200412/30/2008Replaced
34CARGOTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT 660 1762B880$006/15/200406/15/2004Replaced
34CARGOROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPSVQ20679$006/15/200006/15/2004Replaced
34CARGOROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPSVQ20679$006/15/200008/21/2005Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryRLI INSURANCE COMPANYLFT 001062-1$1,000,00006/15/200010/29/2005Cancelled
34CARGOROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPSVQ20679$006/15/200008/26/2005Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CK00208980$1,000,00006/15/199906/15/2000Replaced
34CARGOAMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO.ASVQ05523$006/15/199906/15/2000Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryFIDELITY AND GUARANTY INS. UNDERWRITERS, INC.1AT30002215102$1,000,00006/15/199806/15/1999Replaced
34CARGOFIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS1MP 30126915 00$006/15/199607/29/1999Cancelled
91BIPDFIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS1AT 300022151 00$006/15/199606/15/1998Replaced
34CARGOFIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS1MP 30126915 00$006/15/199606/15/1999Replaced
34CARGOTHE HOME INSURANCE CO.TM56 94 48$006/15/199306/15/1996Replaced
84SURETYTRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA104792710$005/21/200710/01/2013Replaced
84SURETYTRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA104792710$005/21/200711/02/2013Cancelled
84SURETYWESTERN SURETY CO.68975072$003/01/200008/07/2006Cancelled
84SURETYWESTERN SURETY CO.68975072$003/01/200003/01/2000Replaced
34CARGOAMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO.ASVQ5523$002/29/200006/15/2000Replaced

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC278263CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/07/2011
MC278263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/05/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/07/2011
MC278263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/03/2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/22/2010
MC278263CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/03/2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/22/2010
MC278263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/03/2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/24/2009
MC278263CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION12/03/2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATION12/24/2009
MC278263CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/05/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/30/2012
MC278263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/05/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/30/2012
MC278263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/04/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/27/2013
MC278263CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION11/04/2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATION11/27/2013
MC278263COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/25/2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/04/2005
MC098114EMERGENCY TEMPORARY AUTHORITYGRANTED07/23/1978EXPIRED ETA OR TA-
MC278263BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/11/2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/14/2006
MC278263MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED06/09/2000--
MC278263MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED06/09/2000--
MC278263PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED05/19/2000--
MC278263MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERDISMISSED04/26/1995--
MC278263MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSED04/26/1995--
MC278263BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/24/2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/22/2007

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