Americars Transportation INC Safety Record
DOT# 2913704 · Aurora, IL 60506 · 7739450581
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
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
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.
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 · 215 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | AR | 0 | 1 |
| 03/10/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | UT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| 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 |
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 | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.