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AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC

575 FORDSON · Detroit, MI 48217

Authorized: Property
(734) 722-9500 Tap to call
  • MC #98114
  • USDOT #173929 USDOT Active
  • 115
    Power Units
  • 113
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

AMERICAN MOTOR LINES INC is a Detroit, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

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Home base   Based in Detroit, Michigan. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.95 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.77 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0.12 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 14
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 35 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 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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 violation2× 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-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× 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
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× 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.

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Same phone number 1

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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