American Motor Lines Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Shipper & Broker · Interstate

USDOT173929
MC278263
MC278263
LocationDetroit, MI
Phone(734) 722-9500
Fleet115 power units · 113 drivers

American Motor Lines Inc (USDOT 173929, MC-278263) is an interstate motor carrier based in Detroit, Michigan with 115 power units and 113 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-278263Motor Carrier of Property Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $300,000 Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Jul 25, 2006 Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Mar 14, 202520 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)Not foundRequired for operating authority

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-278263	Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Broker of Property (except Household Goods)	Active
MC-278263	Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Broker of Property (except Household Goods)	Active

First granted on July 23, 1978 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 12, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$300,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut	$750,000	Dec 30, 2015
Broker surety bond BMC-84	Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America	$75,000	Oct 1, 2013
Cargo BMC-34	Fireman's Fund Insurance Co.	$5,000	Dec 30, 2008
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	$1,000,000	Jun 15, 1999

Insurance history: 24 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Zurich American Insurance Company	Dec 1, 2013	Dec 30, 2015	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America	Oct 1, 2013	Nov 7, 2013	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Zurich American Insurance Company	Dec 1, 2012	Dec 1, 2013	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Zurich American Insurance Company	Dec 1, 2011	Dec 1, 2012	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Zurich American Insurance Company	Dec 30, 2010	Dec 1, 2011	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	Dec 30, 2009	Dec 30, 2010	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	Dec 30, 2008	Dec 30, 2009	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Rli Insurance Company	Nov 2, 2007	Dec 30, 2008	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America	May 21, 2007	Nov 2, 2013	Term / cancl
Broker surety bond	Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America	Aug 11, 2006	Aug 7, 2006	Replaced
Broker surety bond	Western Surety Co.	Aug 7, 2006	May 21, 2007	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Rli Insurance Company	Oct 29, 2005	Nov 2, 2007	Replaced
Cargo	Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America	Jun 15, 2004	Sep 3, 2005	Term / cancl
Cargo	Royal Insurance Company of America	Jun 15, 2000	Aug 21, 2005	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Rli Insurance Company	Jun 15, 2000	Oct 29, 2005	Cancel
Broker surety bond	Western Surety Co.	Mar 1, 2000	Aug 7, 2006	Cancel
Cargo	American & Foreign Insurance Co.	Feb 29, 2000	Jun 15, 2000	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.	Jun 15, 1999	Jun 15, 2000	Replaced
Cargo	American & Foreign Insurance Co.	Jun 15, 1999	Jun 15, 2000	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Fidelity and Guaranty Ins. Underwriters, Inc.	Jun 15, 1998	Jun 15, 1999	Replaced
Cargo	Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Underwriters	Jun 15, 1996	Jun 15, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Underwriters	Jun 15, 1996	Jun 15, 1998	Replaced
Cargo	The Home Insurance Co.	Jun 15, 1993	Jun 15, 1996	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	The Home Indemnity Co.	Jun 18, 1990	Jun 15, 1996	Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

No BOC-3 filing was found in FMCSA licensing records.

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

38
Inspections: 0.0%
Driver out-of-service: 45.8%
Vehicle out-of-service: 9
Crashes

Inspected most often in: Michigan (38).

Most recent inspection on file: November 10, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated July 25, 2006)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

November 4, 2013Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 27, 2013
November 5, 2012Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 30, 2012
December 5, 2011Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 7, 2011
December 3, 2010Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 22, 2010
December 3, 2009Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 24, 2009
April 24, 2007Involuntary revocation — Broker authorityDiscontinued revocation on May 22, 2007
July 11, 2006Involuntary revocation — Broker authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 14, 2006
July 25, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on August 4, 2005

Show 4 earlier events

June 9, 2000Granted — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
May 19, 2000Granted — Broker of Property (except Household Goods); Property Broker
April 26, 1995Dismissed — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
July 23, 1978Granted — Emergency Temporary AuthorityExpired eta or ta

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated March 14, 2025

Power units: 115
Trucks: 115
Tractors owned: 115
Trailers owned: 129
Drivers: 113
CDL drivers: 113
Interstate drivers: 45
Intrastate drivers: 68
Miles traveled: 2,797,513 (2024)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: June 1, 1974
Address: 575 Fordson, Detroit, MI 48217
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (734) 722-9500
Other active USDOT records at this address: 2

Cargo carried

Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
Building materials
Machinery, large objects
Construction

Key facts

USDOT number 173929 was registered on June 1, 1974.
Operating authority MC-278263 was first granted on July 23, 1978.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on March 14, 2025.
It reported 2,797,513 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
4 insurance filings are on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut.
It had 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 3 inspections recorded no violations.
FMCSA records list 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on July 25, 2006.

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