AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
868890
MC Number
380019
Fleet Size
91
Total Drivers
130
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, operating 91 power units with 130 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 6 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 92 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Tennessee is 12.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.3% across 24,541 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
92
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Apr 1, 2025
Cargo
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. — eff. Mar 15, 2001
Surety Bond
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP — eff. Oct 14, 2022
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
6
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (USDOT #868890) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's safety record?
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has 92 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 6 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY operate?
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY operates 91 power units with 130 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY located?
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is based in KNOXVILLE, Tennessee at 2210 AWARD WINNING WAY, 37932. Phone: (865) 251-0828.
What are AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 6.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 4.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.