Americars Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 2913704 · Aurora, IL 60506 · 7739450581

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Americars Transportation INC (DOT# 2913704) in Aurora, Illinois has 242 inspections on record with 215 violations and a 16.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

242 Inspections
16.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
5 Crashes
64 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.1%
Carrier: 16.1% (39 of 242) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.9%
Carrier: 2.9% (7 of 242) National: 6.4%
42% OOS rate better than 42% of carriers in Illinois
31% crash rate better than 31% of carriers in Illinois

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.

215 total violations across 242 inspections
46 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
80
Unsafe Driving
102
Hours of Service
30
Driver Fitness
2
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 39 states
Level 1: 32 (13%) Level 2: 68 (28%) Level 3: 142 (59%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 MS 3 0 0
03/18/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/17/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/14/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/11/2026 AR 3 0 1
03/10/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/09/2026 MT 3 0 0
03/06/2026 LA 2 0 0
03/03/2026 UT 1 0 0
03/02/2026 CA 3 0 0
1 injury crash
30-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-MAY-24 GA 0 1 0
29-JUN-24 CA 0 0 0
28-APR-24 AZ 0 0 0
04-AUG-25 CO 0 0 0
04-APR-25 AL 0 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC982048
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Sentry Select Insurance Company $1,000 02/01/2024

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.

Power Units 64
Drivers 64
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 07/29/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20260313 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,500,000
Address 851 Sard Ave Unit B, Aurora, IL 60506