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Carrier profile · USDOT 2285240 · MC-780553 · Updated 07/16/2026

AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC

24 power unitsavg 7.3 yrNational · 18 statesCOUNTRYSIDE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-780553 ACTIVE
Verified linksamotrans.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
24Power units
28 observed · MCS-150
27Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.3Avg age (yr)
2007–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(630) 756-4985Email dispatchsafety@amotrans.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-16

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority14 yr active
since 2012
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo43.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

24 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.3 yr

Model years 2007–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

14 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 14-yr authority, 44% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2285240, MC-780553) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in COUNTRYSIDE, IL, operating 24 power units and 24 drivers. Operating authority has been active 14 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 81 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 43.8% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-16.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-16
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Frequently asked

What is AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 2285240, and its motor carrier number is MC-780553.

Is AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-16, AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC has a 43.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 81 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC operates 24 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC based?

AMERICAN MOTOR TRANSPORTATION INC is based in COUNTRYSIDE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.