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AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC
Gary, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 249019 · MC 174031
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 11 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-174031 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC174031
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Carolina Casualty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy KCA 2661024
Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland
Bond · $75,000 · Policy LPM7653720
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
249019
MC Number
MC-174031
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 27, 1984
Authority Granted
July 8, 2015
Annual Mileage
541,599 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6701 Melton Road, Gary, IN 46403
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elaine Paulan
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet Steel
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | REYNP00515 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | ARLINGTON METALS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTL RNTR |
2HSCEAPR14C025651 1RNF45A26BR022012 |
IN 3040347 IN SP328DRF |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 5952001758 | LAKE STATION IN | III | 3 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL REITNOUER INC |
3HSDJSNR4HN277777 1RNF42A265R011997 |
IN 2372231 IL 269957ST |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 9511005104 | LOWELL IN | II | 3 | 2 | WORTHINGTON STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1NPXGGGG40D266855 1TTF482A4G3897923 |
IN 3014837 IN SP577RST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | 5005480079 | I-39 N, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1M1AK06Y66N013178 5MAPA4829KA047915 |
IN 3388493 IL 654872ST |
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 15, 2024 | 9320003444 | WEST LAFAYETTE IN | II | — | — | NUCOR STEEL INDIANA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1NPXGGGG40D266855 1TTF482A4G3897923 |
IN 3014837 IN SP577RST |
| February 12, 2024 | 3909005805 | LOWELL IN | III | — | — | CLEVELAND CLIFFS BURNS HARBOR LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON/WABASH |
1NPXGGGG40D266855 1TTF482A4G3897923 |
IN 3014837 IN SP577RST |
| September 13, 2023 | 6162010923 | US 20 WB AT LAKE ST, IN | II | — | — | CLEVELAND CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT TRLR |
1FUJA6CK45LM71116 2M5161377Y1068683 |
IN 3032759 IN SP444TSH |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARLINGTON METALS CORP | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| WORTHINGTON STEEL | 1 | January 30, 2026 |
| NUCOR STEEL INDIANA | 1 | October 15, 2024 |
| CLEVELAND CLIFFS BURNS HARBOR LLC | 1 | February 12, 2024 |
| CLEVELAND CLIFFS | 1 | September 13, 2023 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D266855 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A4G3897923 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Mack CXN (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AK06Y66N013178 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1RNF42A265R011997 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR4HN277777 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4829KA047915 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| July 8, 2015 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| July 8, 2015 | Active Discontinued Revocation | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 1, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 23, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 23, 2010 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 26, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 9, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 9, 2007 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 1, 2017 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| June 21, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 7, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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