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AMERICARS TRANSPORTATION INC
Aurora, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2913704 · MC 982048
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-982048 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
14.4% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 29.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC982048
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy A0144941002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2913704
MC Number
MC-982048
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 29, 2016
Authority Granted
August 19, 2016
Annual Mileage
9,500,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
851 Sard Ave Unit B, Aurora, IL 60506
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Andrei Fratea
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
236 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
29.3%
Driver OOS Rate
4.2%
Ranks in the 58th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
23
Total OOS Orders
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate29.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1PR4GY7TM101248 | 0 | Clean |
| July 23, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR0TSWN3657 | 0 | Clean |
| July 21, 2026 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR6PSUG9096 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2026 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XK1P4TX0VJ233348 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2026 | NV | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR1RSVK4531 | 0 | Clean |
| July 6, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR7SSWB6633 | 1 | Passed |
| June 30, 2026 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X6RJ379629 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR6PSUG9096 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V4BC9EH5TN698488 | 1 | Passed |
| June 22, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X4RJ379628 | 0 | Clean |
| June 16, 2026 | WY | Level III — Driver Only | OTHR · 4U3J0532XSL024294 | 0 | Clean |
| June 16, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR8TSWN3664 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
47 of 102 inspections
Unsafe Driving
27 of 244 inspections
Hours of Service
17 of 244 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 244 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 244 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | Out of service |
| July 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| October 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| May 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| May 10, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| January 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 8 | Out of service |
| July 8, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Improper Load Securement | Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | 7 | Out of service |
| December 4, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 7 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 100 recorded violations
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2025 | CO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 4, 2025 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA6
IL6
WA6
CO4
AR3
MT3
and 18 more states
Fleet & Equipment (71)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~38
of 65 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~33
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
36
Flatbed
32
Dolly
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04827TL024578 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR6MLMT5232 | 4 | 1 |
| 2027 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P4TX2VJ236610 | 3 | — |
| 2027 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04822VL025639 | 3 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z285RR083996 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A25TR074676 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A20TR075789 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A23SR070438 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A25TR075786 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P4TX0VJ233348 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSUM1477 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSUG9096 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7SSWB6633 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN107403 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7RN600124 | 2 | — |
| 2025 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04824SL023550 | 2 | — |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04824TL025462 | 2 | — |
| 2025 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J0532XSL024294 | 2 | — |
| 2020 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05332LL019360 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH6TN707635 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH7TN706736 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWDR5SPVU4518 | 2 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z281RR084000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z287NR077675 | 1 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z287RR083997 | 1 | — |
| 2024 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z289RR083998 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mack Pioneer | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PR4GY7TM101248 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A20SR070470 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A23NR057815 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A26MR055278 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A2XSR070458 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A39TR074673 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A24VR078732 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X4RJ379628 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X6RJ379629 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P4TX1TJ233341 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6RD648077 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXPD870909 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCP4EX8TD805200 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Alphahd Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1Z9A3DV39V1607839 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0TSWN3657 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSVK4531 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSVD7770 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3SSWB6631 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSVK2847 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8TSWN3664 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSVK2848 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDR8RDVK6376 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDRXRDUZ0447 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2RN107404 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9RN600125 | 1 | — |
| 2024 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04820RL022440 | 1 | — |
| 2027 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04820VL025641 | 1 | — |
| 2025 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04823SL024009 | 1 | — |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04823TL025453 | 1 | — |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04825TL024465 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04827TL025455 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04828SL024104 | 1 | — |
| 2023 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J0482XPL022040 | 1 | — |
| 2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 5 ft | 4U3S00513EL013329 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH2TN698481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH2TN706739 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH5TN698488 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH5TN706735 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH9TN706737 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EHXTN707637 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9NN297753 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | — | 57J348201R35A3302 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | — | 57J650204S35A3960 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5320PH066137 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MAPA5322PH066138 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 19, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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