AMBASSADOR TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1662229 • 4767 PALMER, DEARBORN, MI, 48126
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-611251 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 16, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0015553001 | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2014 | Feb 20, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP85309A | ON FILE | Feb 20, 2011 | Dec 8, 2013 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 360628 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 20, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85309A | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2011 | Mar 26, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85309A | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2013 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC7480359 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2009 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC7480359 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2009 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC7480359 00 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC7480359 00 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN580556 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN580556 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2008 | Feb 20, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0015553001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2017 | Feb 20, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 360628 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2014 | Feb 20, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85309A | CARGO | Dec 8, 2013 | Dec 8, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85309A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2013 | Mar 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85309A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 20, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC7480359 00 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN580556 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN580556 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2009 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC611251 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2017 |
| MC611251 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2014 |
| MC611251 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 14, 2011 |
| MC611251 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2008 | — | 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
18 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (115 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 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 | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD | More than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 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:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (52 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
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST PAULS | 95 | ...024785 | AMBASSADOR TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 75 N AT MM 281 | ...160306 | AMBASSADOR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 30, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WRIGHT | I 0075 | ...330845 | AMBASSADOR TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 30, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...G09520 | AMBASSADOR TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 7, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 6, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 18, 2011 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records