American Transportation Company
USDOT 868890 · MC-380019 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
American Transportation Company is a corporation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 91 power units and 130 drivers, which ranks it #118 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 88 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 3.2% of vehicle inspections and 6.8% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 6.6 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 motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | American Transportation Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 868890 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-380019 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2210 Award Winning Way, Knoxville, TN 37932 |
| Phone | (865) 251-0828 |
| First registered | Apr 1, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 868890.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 89 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.43 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 3,495,310 miles reported for 2024 – about 38,410 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 130 CDL drivers; 130 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 Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | American Transportation Comp | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.2% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 84% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.8% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 105% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.6 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 39% higher than average |
| Inspections | 88 | 88 with a driver check, 63 with a vehicle check, 37 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: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of American Transportation Company?
American Transportation Company is registered with USDOT number 868890 and operating authority MC-380019.
How many trucks does American Transportation Company have?
It reports 91 power units (1 tractors, 89 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 130 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 6, 2025).
Where is American Transportation Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Knoxville, Tennessee 37932.
What is the out-of-service rate of American Transportation Company?
Over 24 months, 3.2% of vehicle inspections and 6.8% 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.