Americars Transportation Inc
USDOT 2913704 · MC-982048 · Aurora, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Americars Transportation Inc is a company based in Aurora, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 89 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #551 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 255 times – about 2.9 inspections per power unit. 29.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 4.5 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, mobile homes, machinery, large objects and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Americars Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2913704 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-982048 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 851 Sard Ave Unit B, Aurora, IL 60506 |
| Phone | (773) 945-0581 |
| First registered | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2913704.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 71 | 18 | 0 |
| Trailers | 81 | 28 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 9,500,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 106,742 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 77% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 80 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Americars Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.6% | 20.5% | 22.2% | 45% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 255 | 255 with a driver check, 108 with a vehicle check, 133 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gepard Trans Logistics Inc USDOT 3470146 | Aurora | 299 | 316 | 213 | 17.0% | 13 |
| Deadhead Trucking LLC USDOT 3689437 | Aurora | 276 | 284 | 248 | 38.5% | 20 |
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| Muzom Transportation Inc USDOT 2456325 | Aurora | 149 | 192 | 359 | 31.0% | 30 |
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| Fatboy Logistics Inc USDOT 3331684 | Aurora | 120 | 125 | 216 | 39.5% | 11 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Americars Transportation Inc?
Americars Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 2913704 and operating authority MC-982048.
How many trucks does Americars Transportation Inc have?
It reports 89 power units (89 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 109 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 8, 2026).
Where is Americars Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Aurora, Illinois 60506.
What is the out-of-service rate of Americars Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 29.6% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.