American Cargo LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3950060 · Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 · 8434465251

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 07/18/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, American Cargo LLC (DOT# 3950060) in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has 33 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 6.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

33 Inspections
6.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
19 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 6.1%
Carrier: 6.1% (2 of 33) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 33) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in South Carolina
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in South Carolina

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.

16 total violations across 33 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
7
Unsafe Driving
8
Driver Fitness
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 16 states
Level 1: 5 (15%) Level 2: 11 (33%) Level 3: 17 (52%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
07/18/2025 AZ 3 0 0
07/11/2025 AL 2 0 0
07/03/2025 MS 1 0 0
06/26/2025 MS 2 0 0
06/16/2025 CO 3 0 0
06/03/2025 KY 1 0 0
05/09/2025 SD 3 0 0
05/09/2025 CO 2 0 0
04/18/2025 KS 3 0 0
04/12/2025 AR 3 0 0
1 injury crash
31-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-OCT-24 AZ 0 1 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 MC1469713
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 Geico Marine Insurance Company $750 11/25/2025

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 19
Drivers 14
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/08/2022
MCS-150 Filed 20260316 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 192,500
Address 2539 Brescia St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579