American Motor Lines INC Safety Record
DOT# 173929 · Detroit, MI 48217 · 7347229500
Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/12/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 25/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, American Motor Lines INC (DOT# 173929) in Detroit, Michigan has 59 inspections on record with 117 violations and a 25.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 11 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 117 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 59 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | MI | 2 | 0 |
| 01/26/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/05/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 11 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-JUN-24 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 21-JUL-25 | MI | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 21-JAN-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-JAN-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-JAN-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-DEC-25 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16-JUL-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-DEC-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-DEC-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-JAN-26 | MI | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut | $750 |
| CARGO | Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. | N/A |
| SURETY | Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.