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Carrier profile · USDOT 979671 · MC959710 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

American Transit Inc

Carteret, NJ · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/Gases
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (848) 209-0000
18
Power units
27
Drivers
47
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
147K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
11.4%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 44 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 47 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.40 per 1M mi
Total inspections
47
Driver inspections
47
Vehicle inspections
44
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC959710
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
No minimum on file
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 9, 2026Liability (BIPD) · New York Marine and General Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
18
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
27
Drivers
27
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
Annual mileage
146,850 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
979671
MC / docket
MC-959710
Legal name
American Transit Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 25, 2001
Last MCS-150
May 2, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
27 (27)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is American Transit Inc's USDOT number?

American Transit Inc's USDOT number is 979671 and its docket number is MC959710.

Is American Transit Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is American Transit Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 47 roadside inspections, a 11.4% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is American Transit Inc's fleet?

18 power units and 27 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 2, 2025.

What insurance does American Transit Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with New York Marine and General Insurance Company.

Where is American Transit Inc located?

American Transit Inc is located at 61 Ash Street, Carteret, NJ, 07008. Phone: (848) 209-0000.

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