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AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST

USDOT 121384 • DBA: TNT FIREWORKS • 4511 HELTON DR, FLORENCE, AL, 35630-6239

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
121,384
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Alabama
Phone
2567646131
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
299
Drivers (MCS-150)
130
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,385,000
Physical Address
4511 HELTON DR, FLORENCE, AL, 35630-6239
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1318, FLORENCE, AL, 35631
Contact
Phone: 2567646131

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
110
Violations
71
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
299
Drivers (MCS-150)
130
Crash Records
16

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
15
Jun
12
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
2
May
7
Jun
9
Jul
4
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 110 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

24 states • 110 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (71 violations from latest 100 of 110 inspections)

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Violation Summary (71 violations from latest 100 of 110 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps533Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:177.834A-HMCGeneral loading/unloading hazmat336Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).30—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB20—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFRELD - driver tamper/disable2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit208Hours Of Service
FMCSR:177.817(e)Placard deteriorated/damaged204Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached20—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:177.817EPlacard deteriorated/damaged104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:173.24CPackaging not authorized by the Hazardous Materials Regulations10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.817APlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.301A1Hazmat marking on packages defective105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.400AHazmat labeling on packages105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.823AMovement of damaged hazmat packages119Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(b)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.834(a)General loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.506(a)(1)Placard not visible from direction it faces104Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.502(a)(1)Placarding general requirements107Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817(a)Placarding violation108Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:172.504(b)Placarding - table 1 materials118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.71vs nat'l 1.80
-1.09 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (110 inspections)

Showing 50 of 110

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Inspection History (110 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687405966TOWNVILLE SCSCLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 9, 202686767162I-80 EB REST AREAIALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK8177.817E, 390.21TB, 177.834A-HMCYes
Jan 8, 202686751076RoadsideMILevel 2IHC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLCPNo
Jan 7, 202686779706SR 6 AT THE PENNDOT SHED - WAYPALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 22, 202586640766ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 13, 202586311348KENTONKYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 6, 202586277501HARLEYVILLE SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 5, 202586251092STEPHENS CITY VAVALevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 21, 202586130527SB I-275 @ CHERRY HILLMILevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Oct 20, 202586106400GREENWICH SCALE WBNJLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 19, 202585544252RoadsidePALevel 1GWTI STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 13, 202585480840ELIZABETHTOWNKYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 12, 202585498728HUDSON WIWILevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 6, 202585442390RoadsideMILevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.516C1-HMPMCNo
Jul 29, 202585360895I40NCLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 24, 202585321640REST AREAMILevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 393.205C-WRNo
Jul 23, 202585356214KIRKWOOD NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.3A3-HOSPRNP, 395.3A2-HOSPRNPNo
Jul 21, 202585332612WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jul 17, 202585300759SCHROON LAKE NYNYLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 10, 202585176903BLACKSBURG SCSCLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 8, 202585199132MARION ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.32B-ELDDFRNo
Jul 7, 202585185126PUNTA GORDA FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1177.834A-HMCYes
Jul 7, 202585153517E/B NEW BUFFALO SCALEMILevel 2IHC STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.516C1-HMPMCNo
Jun 30, 202585087922PROSPERITY SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 30, 202585087701SCOTTSBORO ALALLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.516C1-HMPMCNo
Jun 26, 202585087135STEPHENS CITY VAVALevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 25, 202585037525KINARDS SCSCLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 24, 202585079131FREEPORT FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 21, 202585078890CARNESVILLE GAGALevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.3A3IINo
Jun 18, 202584992029ANDERSON SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 19, 202584723619ANDERSON SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 5, 202584591354TISHOMINGO COUNTYMSLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 4, 202583806031VERONA WIWILevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 16, 202583639047RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 4, 20258353760815 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TBNo
Dec 27, 202483494085PROSPERITY SCSCLevel 1MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER1177.834A-HMCYes
Dec 26, 202483511812COBBTOWN GAGALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 29, 202483055390GREENWICH TOWNSHIP NJUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 5, 202482622650SR0015 TIOGA TWP - PA WELCOMEPALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.24(d), 396.17(c)No
Aug 1, 202482288679RoadsideMILevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 28, 202482241522US74 EAST NEAR 167MMNCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 26, 202482227429ROADSIDEOHLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16(b), 392.2, 177.834(a)Yes
Jul 24, 202482223893SMITHERS WVWVLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 17, 202482169466SUNMAN ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 15, 20248213023344 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 3FTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 12, 202482103448BETSY LAYNEKYLevel 2NAVI STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 12, 202482119129JOHNSON COUNTY - 091KSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 8, 202482072287I-26 WB NEWBERRY COUNTYSCLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 2, 202482034098LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 2, 202482053820STANTON TNTNLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

67 total · 10.4% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUS4 · 1 OOS
TISHOMINGO COUNTY3
I-26 EB SPARTANBURG COUNTY3 · 1 OOS
ANDERSON SC2
CARNESVILLE GA2
LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,2
MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY2 · 1 OOS
I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE2

Violations by BASIC category

Hazardous Materials Compliance1
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
16
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
16

Crash History (16 records)

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Crash History (16 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 25, 2025PATOW00MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 N...576664AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST
Jan 16, 2025MITOW00DEARBORNMICHIGAN...590251AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST
Jun 25, 2022SCINJURY01CLIOLAURIN WILLIS RD...673899TNT FIREWORKS
Mar 10, 2022ALFATAL11RURAL LAWRENCEAL-157...814706TNT FIREWORKS
Aug 24, 2021ILTOW00SYMMES TWPUS ROUTE 1...385068TNT FIREWORKS
Jun 24, 2019INTOW00————
Jul 13, 2018INTOW00————
Jun 26, 2018GATOW00————
Aug 26, 2015IAINJURY01————
Jul 21, 2010WVTOW00————
Jan 16, 2009KYTOW00————
Jan 3, 2007ILINJURY01————
Jul 14, 2005PATOW00————
Jul 8, 2004MNTOW00————
Jul 1, 2004NYTOW00————
Dec 13, 2000NCINJURY03————

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

fmcsa-enforcement
1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
AL-2023-0046-US1314Oct 20, 2023382.305(b)(1); 383.37(a)$8,310HM Carrier/Shipper

Compliance Timeline

17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 25, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 16, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 20, 2023
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $8,310
Case AL-2023-0046-US1314 • 382.305(b)(1); 383.37(a)
Jun 25, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 10, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in AL
1 fatality, 1 injury
Aug 24, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 24, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 26, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 26, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 21, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 16, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 3, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 14, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 8, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 13, 2000
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries

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