AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
Risk factors
Low 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.
Broker payment signals
Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.
- Authority revoked 14 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
- Bond has changed hands 14 times across 6 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.
These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202690 inspections · 15 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
15
3× · sev 5
- 2392.82DUMTUnsafe Driving
Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
10
1× · sev 10
- 3383.23A2-LCDLDriver Fitness1 OOS
Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license
8
1× · sev 8
- 4383.23A2-LCDLNDriver Fitness1 OOS
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
8
1× · sev 8
- 5395.8E-HOSPDOOSHours-of-Service Compliance1 OOS
HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
7
1× · sev 7
- 6392.2-INATUnsafe Driving
Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
5
1× · sev 5
- 7392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.78Vehicle Maintenance
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
1
1× · sev 1
- 9392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
1
1×
- 10393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- TN8
- CA4
- TX3
- GA3
- MS2
- WV2
- NC1
- UT1
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.
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactDriver OOS rate is 7% vs the 6.7% 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Medium impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 59% is close to the 60% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× · 40%
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 33%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 26%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 1%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
A high share of violations are occurring in Yuma County, AZ
Medium impact7 of 42 violations in the last 12 months (17%) came from inspections in Yuma County, AZ. 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 Yuma County, AZ 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 Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 33% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 30%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 18%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 10%
- 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 75% 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 6% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 22%
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× · 11%
- 393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× · 7%
- 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition2× · 18%
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 4%
- 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× · 2%
- 393.209C-STSCLSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part1× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× · 2%
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× · 2%
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× · 2%
- 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
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.
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL · OOS
- Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
- Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
- Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
- 390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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 NHTSA57 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 27 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
6
Tow-away
6
Injury
4
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi130 drivers
- Company officer
- JESSICA BENTLEY
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2000-04-01
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-11-06
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 90 trucks.
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, phone numbers or officers with 21 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
63 events- 04/01/2026Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT53921A
- 04/01/2026Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT3377345874
- 11/06/2025MCS-150 update filed
3.5M mi reported (2024)
- 06/08/2025Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1253903124
- 05/12/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2025)
- 04/01/2025Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CT1253903124
- 03/15/2025Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601559
- 04/18/2024Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601559
- 03/19/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2024)
- 03/15/2024Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601559
- 03/15/2024Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 139480001
- 11/27/2023Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 139480001
- 10/14/2022Insurance filed — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901115013
- 10/14/2022Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615997118
- 10/14/2021Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615997118
- 10/01/2021Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615997118
- 09/17/2021BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/21/2021)
- 04/06/2019Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615981901
- 10/24/2018Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10046282
- 10/01/2018Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10046282
- 10/01/2018Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 615981901
- 03/15/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07347005
- 03/15/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07347004
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001034232
- 08/02/2016Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07347004
- 03/15/2016Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07347004
- 03/15/2015Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07347002
- 10/19/2014Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2409592
- 10/01/2014Insurance replaced — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy 2409592
- 09/22/2014BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/29/2014)
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2013-03-12
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-11-06
- Reported mileage
- 3,495,310 mi (2024)
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