AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1598342 • 765 EAST 140TH STREET, CLEVELAND, OH, 44110
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-591312 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0013522 | ON FILE | Jul 17, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660 291D8437 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2010 | Dec 26, 2018 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0013521 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2024 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT0013521 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000031 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000031-01 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000031-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0004906785-8 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0004906785-8 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2018 | May 25, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP08938A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2013MCA00074 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | PK2012MCA00074 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1021MT007501-0 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV5548400 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 357926 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 351379 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2008 | Apr 29, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 351379 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1337240763 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2007 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-291D444A-TIL | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2007 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00821501 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2007 | Sep 7, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00821501 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5699466 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA00821501 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 2007 | Mar 27, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013521 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013521 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT0013522 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000031 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000031-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000031-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0004906785-8 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 291D8437 | CARGO | Dec 26, 2018 | Dec 26, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0004906785-8 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2018 | May 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP08938A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2013MCA00074 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012MCA00074 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 1021MT007501-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV5548400 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-291D444A-TIL | CARGO | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 357926 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 351379 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2009 | Apr 29, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 351379 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1337240763 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2008 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00821501 | CARGO | Sep 7, 2007 | Sep 7, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00821501 | CARGO | Jul 30, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5699466 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2007 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00821501 | CARGO | Mar 27, 2007 | Mar 27, 2007 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC591312 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 |
| MC591312 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2019 |
| MC591312 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2018 |
| MC591312 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2018 |
| MC591312 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2012 |
| MC591312 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2011 |
| MC591312 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2010 |
| MC591312 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 179 inspections
Violation Summary (110 violations from latest 100 of 179 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 8 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 6 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126B-CIM | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTL | 2-SLLTL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-MCSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.7B-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (179 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEVELAND | / DMC HW | ...LC7140 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 21, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 (STATE ROAD 8) | ...491513 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 2, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTONA BEACH | INTERSTATE 95 | ...977115 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 8, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEVELAND | IR 71 | ...Y95919 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 18, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...GT8049 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CLEVELAND | HWY HW | ...BT8430 | AMERICAN MARINE EX |
| Dec 11, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MELBOURNE | INTERSTATE 95 (STATE ROAD 9) NB | ...B49492 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 29, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLEVELAND | IR 71 | ...FX3744 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS |
| Jul 22, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAMPA | RAMP FROM N 22ND ST TO I-4 E | ...297975 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| May 29, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BAINBRIDGE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 422 | ...GC2152 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS |
| Apr 12, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEVELAND | IR 480 | ...149222 | AMERICAN MARINE |
| Oct 12, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT PIERCE | STATE ROAD 70 WESTBOUND | ...HL0747 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 22, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | KISSIMMEE | INTERSTATE 4 | ...HV9590 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 10, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CINCINNATI | LINN ST | ...089616 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| May 8, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DEER CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 42 | ...059305 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS |
| Mar 15, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AKRON | ROMIG RD | ...564237 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS |
| Dec 6, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIG ISLAND (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 203 | ...093200 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 5, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 60 | ...JX6813 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 15, 2022 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 1 | MIDDLEFIELD | TR 0126 | ...J77614 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 8, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | LAGRANGE | INTERSTATE 80 | ...FZ7207 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 24, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Jonesville | CHICAGO | ...947631 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 20, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOLEDO | IR 75 | ...N59085 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CINCINNATI | IR 75 | ...731238 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 17, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 475 | ...GN3522 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 16, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEVELAND | IR 77 | ...F69395 | AMERICAN MARINE EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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