Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 979671 · MC-959710 ·
American Transit Inc
0 power unitsavg 10.8 yrLocal · 2 statesCARTERET, NJ100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-959710 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 25 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2001.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 54 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.8 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
AMERICAN TRANSIT INC (USDOT 979671) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC effective Aug 9, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.
The carrier received 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 50 vehicle-level and 53 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 14, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 27 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 2, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is AMERICAN TRANSIT INC's USDOT number?
AMERICAN TRANSIT INC's USDOT number is 979671, and its motor carrier number is MC-959710.
Is AMERICAN TRANSIT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026. AMERICAN TRANSIT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is AMERICAN TRANSIT INC's safety record?
AMERICAN TRANSIT INC has a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 54 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is AMERICAN TRANSIT INC's fleet?
AMERICAN TRANSIT INC operates 0 power units and 27 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is AMERICAN TRANSIT INC based?
AMERICAN TRANSIT INC is based in CARTERET, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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