AMBER LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 1781301 • 2883 HYW 300, BARNWELL, SC, 29812
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT984157001 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2024 | May 3, 2025 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TAP0737513 | ON FILE | Oct 2, 2008 | Sep 5, 2009 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 984157001 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1024306-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0134845001 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN199637 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0040987 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0040971 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN082553 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2011 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN656927 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2010 | Sep 5, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN656927 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2009 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0737513 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2008 | Sep 5, 2009 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2051661018 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2051661021 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2003 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2051661018 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2003 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2051661021 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 448612 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 448612 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2003 | Jul 16, 2003 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PLP5009661 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2002 | Mar 31, 2003 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PLP5009661 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2002 | Apr 11, 2003 |
| ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8F30507 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 6, 1994 | Apr 28, 2002 |
| METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 999206774 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 1994 | Apr 11, 2002 |
| METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 999206774 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 30, 1994 | Apr 28, 2002 |
| THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK | CARGO | 93AOOO174 | CANCELLED | Feb 23, 1993 | Mar 8, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT984157001 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2025 | May 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 984157001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| CANCEL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1024306-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0134845001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN199637 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0040987 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0040971 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN082553 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2012 | Oct 15, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN656927 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2011 | Sep 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN656927 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737513 | CARGO | Sep 5, 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737513 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2009 | Sep 5, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2051661018 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2051661021 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2051661018 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 448612 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2051661021 | CARGO | Sep 29, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 448612 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2003 | Jul 16, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | PLP5009661 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 11, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | PLP5009661 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2003 | Mar 31, 2003 |
| TRANSFER | ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY | 8F30507 | CARGO | Apr 28, 2002 | Apr 28, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | 999206774 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2002 | Apr 28, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | METROPOLITAN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE | 999206774 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2002 | Apr 11, 2002 |
| CANCEL | THE REINSURANCE CORP OF NEW YORK | 93AOOO174 | CARGO | Mar 8, 1995 | Mar 8, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-197862 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-197862 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-197862 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (28 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2025 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2022 |
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2022 |
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2019 |
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2019 |
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2016 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2016 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2015 |
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2015 |
| MC197862 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 2, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC197862 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 2, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2011 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 2010 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2009 |
| MC197862 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 11, 2008 | REVOKED | Oct 22, 2012 |
| MC197862 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 2002 | REVOKED | Dec 11, 2003 |
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC197862 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 14, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC197862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC197862 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 1993 | REVOKED | Mar 13, 2002 |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC197862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC197862 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 18, 1987 | TRANSFERRED | Mar 29, 2002 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2009 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Aug 10, 2010 |
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
21 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 11 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (49 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEALY | NOT REPORTED | ...HK1674 | AMBER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jul 1, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TURBEVILLE | INTERSTATE 95 | ...203853 | AMBER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Sep 16, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAYETTEVILLE | 95 | ...MH2320 | AMBER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Mar 31, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITEVILLE | 74 | ...LG6923 | AMBER LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jun 27, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2019 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2019 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2019 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2015 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events