AMBER LINE TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1446981 • 21130 TORRENCE AVE, LYNWOOD, IL, 60411
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-726725 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA7900739 | ON FILE | Dec 28, 2024 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP82870A | ON FILE | Oct 12, 2010 | Dec 19, 2013 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK7900739 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 28, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA962515897 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2022 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 75506001 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2021 | Oct 22, 2022 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901259086-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2020 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01250757 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2019 | Oct 21, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1250757 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN134414 | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2013 | Nov 14, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN134414 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8257212 | REPLACED | Oct 12, 2011 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP82870A | CANCELLED | Oct 12, 2010 | Oct 12, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA7900739 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK7900739 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2024 | Dec 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA962515897 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 75506001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2022 | Oct 22, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259086-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2021 | Oct 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01250757 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2020 | Oct 21, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1250757 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2019 | Dec 3, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN134414 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN134414 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2019 | Oct 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82870A | CARGO | Dec 19, 2013 | Dec 19, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8257212 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 12, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP82870A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 12, 2011 | Oct 12, 2011 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2025 |
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2023 |
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2022 |
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2021 |
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2020 |
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2019 |
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2019 |
| MC726725 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2011 |
| MC726725 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 22, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
41 states • 216 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from latest 100 of 216 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-FPROP | Fatigue - Operate a property-carrying CMV while impaired by fatigue | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLT-1/16AD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (216 inspections)
Showing 50 of 216
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | greenville | Ref Marker: | ...620605 | AMBER LINE TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...UR4010 | AMBER LINE TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 30, 2024 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +48.5428 -110.8595 | ...MT8559 | AMBER LINE TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 8, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 80 W | ...896002 | AMBER LINE TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 21, 2020 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 2011 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records