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Freight Carrier/broker · Kansas City, MO

AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC

Name: AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC
Address: 8731 NE PARVIN ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64161, US
Telephone: (816) 781-9600

8731 NE PARVIN ROAD · Kansas City, MO 64161

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #138741
USDOT #76198 USDOT Active

297
Power Units
243
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC is a Kansas City, MO freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 297 truck(s) in their fleet and 243 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-138741 and their USDOT number is 76198.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/14/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 28,510,619 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Chemicals
Beverages
Paper Products
Construction

Safety Record

38 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
10
Injury
16
Tow
26
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.78 25 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 9 Vehicle Maintenance 2.66 48 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

356
Total
281
Clean
75
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 61 unique codes

Critical 19

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
392.5A2-OPERIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HSHHubs - Smoking from hub assembly1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 8

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Hours of Service 8

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC
8731 NE PARVIN ROAD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64161

Mailing Address

AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 34709
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116

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AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 61 unique codes

Critical 19

Unsafe Driving 8

Hours of Service 8

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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