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Carrier profile · USDOT 173929 · MC-98114 · Updated Aug 4, 2026
American Motor Lines Inc
115 power unitsavg 11.1 yrLocal · 1 statesDETROIT, MI74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-98114 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
115Power units
25 observed · MCS-150
25Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.1Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 4, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
8 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.1 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 173929) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. effective Jun 15, 1999 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 4, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
The carrier received 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 22 vehicle-level and 36 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 4, 2026.
It reports 115 power units and 113 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 14, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 25, 2006 in the federal record refreshed Aug 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's USDOT number?
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's USDOT number is 173929, and its motor carrier number is MC-98114.
Is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 4, 2026, AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's safety record?
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC has a 40.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 59 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's fleet?
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC operates 115 power units and 113 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC based?
AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC is based in DETROIT, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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