American Transportation Company Safety Record
DOT# 868890 · Knoxville, TN 37932 · 8652510828
Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, American Transportation Company (DOT# 868890) in Knoxville, Tennessee has 133 inspections on record with 97 violations and a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive 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 · 97 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 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2026 | AZ | 0 | 1 |
| 02/19/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/07/2026 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 01/29/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/10/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/04/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-MAR-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-DEC-24 | VA | 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 | Canal Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Indiana Insurance Co. | N/A |
| SURETY | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp | 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.