A charge labeled “ATS Express Inc” on your bank or credit card statement almost always traces back to freight or shipping. Two small trucking companies operate under that name, both registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the charge usually reflects either a shipment you arranged directly or freight costs passed through by a merchant you bought from. If the amount doesn’t match anything you recognize, you can dispute it with your card issuer or bank.
Where the Charge Likely Came From
The most common explanation is indirect: a supplier or online seller used ATS Express Inc to ship your order, and the freight cost was billed separately or added as a line item. This happens most often with perishables. Both companies registered under the ATS Express Inc name are authorized to haul general freight, and one of them specifically carries fresh produce, meat, and refrigerated food. If you recently ordered groceries, meat, seafood, or anything requiring refrigerated transport, that’s the first place to look.
A smaller share of these charges come from direct freight arrangements. If you or your business hired a carrier to move something, cross-reference the amount and date against any shipping paperwork before treating the charge as unfamiliar.
Which ATS Express Inc You May Be Dealing With
Two separate companies share the name, and knowing which one billed you can help you trace the shipment.
One is based at 4420 Castle Palm Ct, Orange Park, FL 32065, holds USDOT number 2981816, and operates under MC-833438. It is a small interstate for-hire carrier authorized to haul general freight, fresh produce, meat, and refrigerated food, with active operating authority.1FMCSA. ATS Express Inc SAFER Snapshot – USDOT 2981816
The other is at 2110 Cohasset Ct, Frederick, MD 21702, with USDOT number 2495069. It’s registered to haul a broader range of cargo, including general freight, motor vehicles, building materials, lumber, coal, dry bulk commodities, beverages, and agricultural supplies.2FMCSA. ATS Express Inc SAFER Snapshot – USDOT 2495069 Its USDOT status is active, but its operating authority under MC-864355 is listed as “NOT AUTHORIZED.”3FMCSA. ATS Express Inc SAFER Snapshot – MC-864355 The FMCSA record does not state why.
Disputing a Credit Card Charge
Federal law gives you 60 days from the date the statement containing the charge was sent to you to notify your card issuer of a billing error. Calling the number on the back of the card starts the process, but a written notice sent to the issuer’s billing dispute address by certified mail gives you the strongest legal protection.4Federal Trade Commission. Disputing Credit Card Charges Include your name, account number, the amount, the posting date, and why you believe the charge is incorrect.
Disputing a Debit Card Charge
With a debit card, timing controls how much you can be held responsible for. Report an unauthorized transaction within two business days and your liability is capped at $50. After two business days, the cap rises to $500. Wait beyond 60 days from when the statement was sent and you risk being liable for the full amount.5Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. How Do I Get My Money Back After I Discover an Unauthorized Transaction
Banks generally have 10 business days to investigate. If they need longer, they typically must issue a temporary credit while the investigation continues. Final resolution usually arrives within 45 days, and can extend to 90 days in some circumstances.
If Your Bank or Card Issuer Won’t Resolve It
You can file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at consumerfinance.gov/complaint or by calling (855) 411-2372.4Federal Trade Commission. Disputing Credit Card Charges
Not the Same as Anderson Trucking Service
ATS Express Inc is a separate company from Anderson Trucking Service, Inc., a much larger carrier that also uses the “ATS” abbreviation. Anderson Trucking Service has reported impersonation scams using lookalike email domains to pose as ATS recruiters or representatives, involving fake job offers, requests for payment through mobile apps, and attempts to steal shipments or financial data.6Anderson Trucking Service. Scam FAQ Its legitimate emails come only from @atsinc.com or @ats-inc.com. If your concern is a suspicious message rather than a card charge, that distinction matters; if it’s a line on your statement, you’re dealing with the small freight carrier described above.