Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
115 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 173929 · MC-98114 ·
American Motor Lines Inc
115 power unitsavg 10.5 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
10.5Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.5 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
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. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 43.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 23 vehicle-level and 35 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 115 power units and 113 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 14, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 25, 2006 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 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 43.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 60 roadside inspections, with 9 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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