AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
Risk factors
High riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026175 inspections · 49 violations (8 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLTISVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.9A-LFTSIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
12
2× · sev 6
- 3393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.207F-SDASVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Suspension - Deflated air suspension
7
1× · sev 7
- 5393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 6392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
3
3×
- 7392.2-SLLLRUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
3
1× · sev 3
- 8396.5B-LVehicle Maintenance
Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
3
1× · sev 3
- 9392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
2
2×
- 10392.2-SLLIRP
State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- SC10
- GA8
- TX3
- FL2
- AL1
- MI1
- NC1
- MD1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
High impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 66% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation22× · 29%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change4× · 9%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× · 18%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 6%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 2%
- 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× · 2%
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 2%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 96% is at/over the 80% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative11× · 12%
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative12× · 12%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.7× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 8%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS3× · 5%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× · 4%
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 1%
- 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× · 1%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.8× · 1%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× · 1%
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened2× · 1%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 41.2% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in SC
Medium impact68 of 133 violations in the last 12 months (51%) came from inspections in SC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from SC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 54% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim3× · 27%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× · 18%
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× · 5%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× · 5%
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× · 3%
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× · 1%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LFTSI×5Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWS×4Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.75A3-TAOLTIS×2Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLLR×7State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLILC×2State/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.2-SLLEWA2×3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWA1×2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLIRP×2State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA98 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 68 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
8
Tow-away
8
Injury
8
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi140 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi10 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi20 drivers
- Company officer
- JOHN WHITTAKER
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2016-12-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-26
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 170 trucks · 170 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 103 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
35 events- 02/26/2026MCS-150 update filed
8.1M mi reported (2025)
- 11/01/2025Insurance filed — MS Transverse Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA5994960
- 11/01/2025Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NISTK5994960
- 10/06/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/03/2025)
- 11/01/2024Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-P2205-390882
- 11/01/2023Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-P2205-390436
- 01/01/2023Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QHI-P2205-391169-00
- 01/01/2022Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2205-392226
- 09/01/2020Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2205-392076
- 01/27/2020Insurance name changed — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2205-392076
- 12/23/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/19/2019)
- 12/18/2019Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2205-392076
- 09/07/2019Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180169
- 09/07/2018Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2205-391464
- 09/07/2018Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA180169
- 09/07/2018Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS
BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2205-391464
- 08/13/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/07/2018)
- 02/22/2017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/09/2016Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 05/07/2013Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0103417
- 01/31/2013Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0103417
- 01/04/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/18/2013)
- 12/24/2012MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/13/2013)
- 12/03/2012Insurance name changed — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0103417
- 09/09/2012Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0103417
- 08/14/2012Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0103417
- 07/18/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/23/2012)
- 05/07/2012Insurance cancelled — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TAP0740140
- 05/07/2012Insurance replaced — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MCC0103417
- 04/10/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2012)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2023-09-29
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-26
- Reported mileage
- 8,132,016 mi (2025)
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