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Freight Carrier · Lombard, IL

AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC

Name: AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC
Address: 50 YORKTOWN SHOPPING CENTER #251, LOMBARD, IL, 60148, US
Telephone: (224) 431-0784

50 YORKTOWN SHOPPING CENTER #251 · Lombard, IL 60148

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #500892
USDOT #1291429 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC is a Lombard, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-500892 and their USDOT number is 1291429.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/17/2026 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 75,642 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.43 2 Vehicle Maintenance 7.14 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.43 1

Inspection Summary

17
Total
8
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 11

393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 1

393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

AMERICAN AUTO TRANSPORT INC
50 YORKTOWN SHOPPING CENTER #251
LOMBARD, IL 60148

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 11

Hours of Service 1

Vehicle Maintenance 1

Locations

Location on Map

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