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AMERICAN CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC
Ellensburg, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 176837 · MC 208163
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1988
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-208163 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
31.6% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC208163
Surety Bond
Bond on file with The Cincinnati Insurance Co., since October 1, 2021
Authority Age
13 yrs, 7 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 15, 2013; first granted June 16, 1988 (38 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on March 2, 2013 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC208163
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP69383A
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Bond · $0 · Policy 0373972
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
176837
MC Number
MC-208163
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
June 16, 1988
Authority Reinstated
March 15, 2013
Annual Mileage
767,116 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7110 Canyon Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Zeleny
Officer 2
Torrey Lanning
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate46.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (25.5pp higher)
31.6% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
73rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA25
MT1
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Flatbed
5
Intermodal Chassis
5
Container Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
3
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | 1D9SC4148EG512500 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X5JD475101 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X1KD626582 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X8HD414271 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X8KD626580 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49XXKD626581 | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | 1P9CG4049DH401062 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC408NB674418 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X1GD360844 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X1JD497029 | 2 | — |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49XXGD360843 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5DN114034HB001422 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1BN2C53416Y040005 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1D9SC4347EG512503 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | 1D9SC53400C512308 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1D9SC53459G512267 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X0JD490055 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBP49X5KD624690 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5DN114028BB000403 | 1 | — |
| Western Tr | — | 5DN114036HB001223 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5DN114036HB001423 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 40 ft | 5DN11403XGB000290 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Intermodal Chassis | CB791595 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | KR1SM2323XD100045 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC46373G1012783 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC46376J1005253 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC46378F1000496 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Rhino Chassis | Other Trailer · 40 ft | RNVRM4039PT000054 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | X769008033 | CLE ELUM WA | I | — | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XPBP49X5JD475101 LJRC46376J1005253 |
WA D471446J WA 15114AM |
| April 2, 2026 | 2183000134 | CLE ELUM WA | II | 2 | — | COURTRIGHT ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XPBP49X8KD626580 1D9SC53400C512308 |
WA RP09092 WA 97975AB |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 1158004576 | SELAH WA | III | 1 | — | KWIK | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBP49X1JD497029 KR1SM2323XD100045 |
WA D50343E WA 6324YH |
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 2182000089 | FEDERAL WAY WA | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBP49X8HD414271 1D9SC4148EG512500 |
WA 58118RP WA 16933AK |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 2184000011 | FEDERAL WAY WA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBP49X1GD360844 1D9SC4148EG512500 |
WA 56456RP WA 16933AK |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | 2132001295 | CLE ELUM WA | II | 3 | — | STREDWICK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBP49XXKD626581 1BN2C53416Y040005 |
WA RP20651 WA 7403SN |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | 2016001404 | NORTH BEND WA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RHINO CHASSIS |
1XPBP49X5KD624690 RNVRM4039PT000054 |
WA D50325E WA 47657AK |
| February 28, 2025 | 2111000928 | QUINCY WA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBP49X0JD490055 1D9SC4347EG512503 |
WA 68220RP WA 47776AK |
| February 20, 2025 | X769007350 | CLE ELUM WA | II | 1 | 1 | ZIP TRUCK LINES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XPBP49X5JD475101 LJRC46378F1000496 |
WA D06775E WA 28805AK |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| February 17, 2025 | 2063000967 | YAKIMA WA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XPBP49X1JD497029 1P9CG4049DH401062 |
WA D50343E WA 59359AH |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| ZIP TRUCK LINES | 3 | February 20, 2025 |
| COURTRIGHT ENTERPRISES | 2 | April 2, 2026 |
| PORT OF TACOMA | 2 | January 29, 2025 |
| WASHINGTON PRODUCERS | 2 | January 29, 2025 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| KWIK | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| STREDWICK FARMS | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
| SPOKANE SEED COMPANY | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 30, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| August 30, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 13, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| March 15, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 11, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 12, 1997 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| January 10, 1997 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2021 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| April 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 11, 1996 | BROKER | On Record |
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