AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC
298-unit tanker operator based in Kansas City, MO. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 76198
- MC
- MC138741
- Based
- Kansas City, MO
- Contact
- 8167819600 · cshilhanek@americancentral.com
What this carrier is
AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Kansas City, MO. Operating footprint: 298 power units, 298 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC138741 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, building materials, chemicals, beverages, paper products, and other: tires. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 3, 2006).
Fleet composition on file: 298 term-leased tractors, 932 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 39 motor carriers operating 297–299 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 34.6% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 83 | 98.33 | 84.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 30 | 24.33 | 123.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 2.89 | 34.6% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 124 | 168.22 | 73.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 2 | 6.89 | 29.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 297–299-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 76198: 551 inspections across 20 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 12, 2026 in IN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 81 |
| Hours-of-Service | 14 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 106 |
| Hazmat | 2 |
| Total violations | 206 (53 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 22 reportable crashes , 9 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 5, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, building materials, chemicals, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (932 trailers against 298 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 39 peer carriers operating 297–299 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 368 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 39 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 206 violations, 22 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat runs below peer cohort average (29.0%).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 298 power units on file.
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