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AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC

USDOT 173929 · MC-278263 · 575 FORDSON, DETROIT, MI 48217

74Review firstModerate riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 11, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 2

  • Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average — 40.9% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.
  • Fatal crash on record — 2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 3

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 52 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1974.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
Active
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Jul 25, 2006)
Authority age
52 yr
Registered
Jun 1, 1974
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(734) 722-9500
Email
lrusso@alcotrans.com
Website
alcotrans.com
Address
575 FORDSON, DETROIT, MI 48217

Fleet

Power units
115
Drivers
113
Observed units
50
Avg fleet age
11.1 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$750k
Cargo on file
Yes
Cargo limit
$750k
Bond on file
Yes
Lapses
0

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
40.9% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
2.8% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
37
Crashes
8
Fatal crashes
2
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.8329%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.1823%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.2130%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances0.1325%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance6.3173%Vektor est.