HaulAMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC
USDOT 173929 · Detroit, MI
Quick answers
- Is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 173929) allowed to operate?
- Yes. As of July 20, 2026, FMCSA's live record shows AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 173929) is allowed to operate.
- Does AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC have active operating authority?
- Yes. FMCSA's live records show active common, contract, and broker operating authority for AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC (MC278263) as of July 20, 2026.
- Does AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?
- Yes. FMCSA shows liability (BIPD) coverage of $1,000,000, cargo coverage of $5,000, and a surety bond of $75,000 on file for AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC as of July 20, 2026. "On file" reflects the filed amounts, not confirmation of active coverage.
- What is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating?
- AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating (rated July 25, 2006). This is FMCSA's official rating — one of Satisfactory, Conditional, or Unsatisfactory.
- What is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's USDOT and MC number?
- AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC is registered under USDOT 173929 and operating authority MC278263, based in Detroit, MI. FMCSA classifies it as an authorized for-hire carrier.
- How large is AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC's fleet?
- AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC reports 115 power units and 113 drivers in its FMCSA record in Detroit, MI.
Answers reflect the public FMCSA record as of July 20, 2026; figures can change at any time.
Operating snapshot
Public FMCSA census & inspection records · as of 2026-06-06
American Motor Lines Inc is a for-hire motor carrier based in Detroit, Michigan, operating 115 power units and 113 drivers. In 2024, the carrier logged 2,797,513 miles and underwent 39 inspections. Vehicle out-of-service rates were 36.4%, exceeding the snapshot benchmark of 21.2%, while driver out-of-service rates were 2.6%, below the snapshot benchmark of 5.2%. HaulReport-estimated percentiles show controlled substances at 16.1 (low), hours-of-service compliance at 23.7 (low), and vehicle maintenance at 76.2 (elevated)—an independent estimate, not an official FMCSA or CSA score.
HaulReport interpretation — automatically generated from the public FMCSA data below and our percentile estimates, and checked against those source figures.
Estimated BASIC percentiles
Out-of-service rates
Out-of-service rate = inspections resulting in an out-of-service order ÷ inspections. The benchmark is the inspection-weighted rate across this FMCSA snapshot — not an official national average. Rates are shown only with at least 5 inspections.
MCS-150 biennial update
Due September 2026FMCSA sets each carrier's biennial update month from the last two digits of the USDOT number (last digit → month, second-to-last digit → odd/even year) — it is required even when nothing has changed. This is a schedule derived from the public rule, not a compliance determination. Verify and file on FMCSA · Deadline calculator
Live FMCSA status
Allowed to operateOperating authority
- Common: Active
- Contract: Active
- Broker: Active
- Docket: MC278263
- Authorized for property, broker
Insurance on file
- Liability (BIPD): $1,000,000
- Cargo: $5,000
- Surety bond: $75,000
Safety
- Rating: Satisfactory (as of July 25, 2006)
- Driver out-of-service rate: 2.9%
- Vehicle out-of-service rate: 38.1%
- Hazmat out-of-service rate: 0.0%
Live read from FMCSA's QCMobile system on July 20, 2026. Insurance figures are FMCSA "on file" amounts, not confirmation of current coverage; values can change at any time. FMCSA QCMobile
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)CargoSurety bondPrimary liability (BIPD) — maximum limit recorded by FMCSA: $1,000,000
4 filings on file — show details
Insurance on file
- Public liability (BIPD) — primaryTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
- Public liability (BIPD) — primaryST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
- CargoFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
- Surety bondTRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Insurance filings on record in FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance (L&I) system (active or pending per the source dataset), as of 2026-06-08. Dollar figures are the maximum limit recorded on the filing, not confirmation of current coverage, and this is not a recommendation; filings can change or lapse at any time and may not reflect today's status. Confirm current coverage directly with FMCSA. Verify on FMCSA L&I
Carrier facts (public FMCSA data)
| USDOT number | 173929 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC |
| Location | DETROIT, MI |
| Operating classification | Authorized for-hire (per FMCSA census) |
| FMCSA operating authority | Active (per FMCSA licensing) |
| Power units (fleet size) | 115 |
| Drivers | 113 |
| Reported annual mileage | 2,797,513 (reported for 2024) |
| FMCSA registered | 1974 (~52 years) |
| Last MCS-150 update | March 14, 2025 |
| Next MCS-150 update due | September 2026 |
| Inspections (trailing 24 mo) | 39 |
| Published BASIC measures | 3 |
| Insurance filings (FMCSA L&I) | 4 on file (active/pending per source) — Public liability (BIPD) — primary, Cargo, Surety bond |
State reference data: Truck-crash statistics for Michigan — state-wide totals for all carriers registered in Michigan, not specific to this carrier.