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AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION

3133 E SOUTH ST · Long Beach, CA 90805

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  • MC #464653
  • USDOT #1151228 USDOT Active
  • 190
    Power Units
  • 201
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION is a Long Beach, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 190 truck(s) in their fleet and 201 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-464653 and their USDOT number is 1151228.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/07/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,016,526 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private Passenger (Business)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 271 inspections (past 24 months) California — 271 inspections (past 24 months) California — 271 inspections (past 24 months) California — 271 inspections (past 24 months) California — 271 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 34 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: CA (271), NV (34). Home base: Long Beach, California.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.6 70 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 305
    Total
  • 235
    Clean
  • 70
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 68 unique codes

Critical 38

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-STLCSteering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BECIBuses - Electrical components have broken or unsecured mounting20× OOS×8 SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective4× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28-BEWBuses - Electrical cable insulation chafed/frayed/damaged/burnt exposing wire1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28-BMGBuses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.91-BTSNSBuses - Equipped with temporary seating not secured to the vehicle in a workman-like manner5× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.91-BUBuses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.84-FLFloor - Inadequate floor condition1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.91-SNSMotor Coach or other Passenger Carrying vehicle operating with seating, occupied or not, not secured in a workmanlike manner1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)8× OOS×8 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).7× OOS×7 SW 1
  • 393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the bus or rear of opening doors or windows.4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message)3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEOBuses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings, release mechanism, and/or the opening of the emergency exit2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62(e)No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62(c)No or Defective bus emergency exit windows1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62(a)No or Defective bus emergency exits1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEOBuses - Required emergency exit obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings, release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit)1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 30

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.209E-STPSDSteering - Power steering components loose/broken2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection13× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve3× SW 4
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19993× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective1× SW 1
  • 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION
3133 E SOUTH ST
LONG BEACH, CA 90805
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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