American Motor Lines Inc
USDOT 173929 · MC-98114, MC-98114 · Detroit, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
American Motor Lines Inc is a corporation based in Detroit, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 115 power units and 113 drivers, which ranks it #122 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 35 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 40.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 7.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | American Motor Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 173929 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-98114, MC-98114 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 575 Fordson, Detroit, MI 48217 |
| Phone | (734) 722-9500 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 173929.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 115 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 129 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 2,797,513 miles reported for 2024 – about 24,326 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 113 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | American Motor Lines Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 40.9% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 117% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 74% higher than average |
| Inspections | 35 | 34 with a driver check, 22 with a vehicle check, 42 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 25, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of American Motor Lines Inc?
American Motor Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 173929 and operating authority MC-98114, MC-98114.
How many trucks does American Motor Lines Inc have?
It reports 115 power units (115 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 129 trailers, with 113 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 14, 2025).
Where is American Motor Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Detroit, Michigan 48217.
What is the out-of-service rate of American Motor Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 40.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.