Amer-Trans Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Bowling Green, KY.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 12 | 14 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 14 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 26 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 26 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 64% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 95% | 98% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 83% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 68% | 92% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2025 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0.66 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 6 | 0.94 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3.67 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.27 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 12 states. Top state TN accounts for 35% of activity. Activity outside home state (KY): 72%.
+7 other states with fewer inspections
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| 10 |
| 4 |
| 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TX |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 39345DBAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 3922LV | Lane Restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 19, 2025 | 3958E1PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |