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AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 249019 · MC-174031 · 6701 MELTON ROAD, GARY, IN 46403

—UnratedUnknownVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 9, 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

  • Fatal crash on record — 2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
  • Not enough inspection history to rate — 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

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 42 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1984.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
Active
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Aug 20, 1998)
Authority age
42 yr
Registered
Jul 27, 1984
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(219) 939-3000
Email
elainepaulan@steeltransportinc.com
Website
steeltransportinc.com
Address
6701 MELTON ROAD, GARY, IN 46403

Fleet

Power units
28
Drivers
33
Observed units
6
Avg fleet age
13.4 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$1M
Bond on file
Yes
Lapses
1

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
33.3% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.0% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
4
Crashes
1
Fatal crashes
2
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving1.0715%Vektor est.—
Hours-of-Service00%Vektor est.—
Driver Fitness00%Vektor est.—
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.—
Vehicle Maintenance11———