AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
868890
MC Number
380019
Fleet Size
91
Total Drivers
130
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.2% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 91 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 11.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.3% across 23,188 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
91
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
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY authorized to operate?
Yes. AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (USDOT #868890) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY's safety record?
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY has 91 inspections on file and 2 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles 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?
Yes. AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
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 2.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 5.9% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.