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Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Detroit, MI

AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC

Name: AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC
Address: 575 FORDSON, DETROIT, MI, 48217, US
Telephone: (734) 722-9500

575 FORDSON · Detroit, MI 48217

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #98114
USDOT #173929 USDOT Active

115
Power Units
113
Drivers
Carrier/shipper/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC is a Detroit, MI freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 115 truck(s) in their fleet and 113 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-98114 and their USDOT number is 173929.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/14/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/14/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,797,513 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: MI (36). Home base: Detroit, Michigan.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
6
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.83 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.31 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0.13 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 1

Inspection Summary

36
Total
14
Clean
22
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 11

390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
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-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B3-QQualifications - Operating a CMV without proper training/experience1× SW 8
393.120D-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes lengthwise in/on a vehicle with anchor points2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 15

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC
575 FORDSON
DETROIT, MI 48217

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 11

Unsafe Driving 7

Hours of Service 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 2

Same phone number 1

Same legal or DBA name 1

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