D AMES TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2339464 • DBA: AMES TRUCKING • 110 NORTH VENICE MAIN ST, VENICE, UT, 84701
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-798811 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 28, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP48529A | ON FILE | Apr 16, 2019 | Apr 16, 2024 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0028770 | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2016 | Apr 16, 2019 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0022945 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2015 | Dec 13, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0022945 | CANCELLED | Jul 10, 2015 | Sep 9, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0022945 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057421 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2014 | Apr 16, 2015 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0057421 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2013 | Jan 21, 2014 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 491405 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 491405 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 491405 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2012 | May 28, 2013 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 491405 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2012 | Dec 3, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 491405 | NAME CHANGED | Nov 1, 2012 | Jan 8, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP48529A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2024 | Apr 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0028770 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2019 | Apr 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0022945 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2016 | Dec 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0022945 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2015 | Sep 9, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0022945 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057421 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2015 | Apr 16, 2015 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0057421 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2014 | Jan 21, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 491405 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 491405 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2013 | Jun 26, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 491405 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2013 | May 28, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 491405 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2013 | Jan 8, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 491405 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2012 | Dec 3, 2012 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC798811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2015 |
| MC798811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2015 |
| MC798811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2014 |
| MC798811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2013 |
| MC798811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2013 |
| MC798811 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2012 |
| MC798811 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2012 | — | 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
14 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 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 (28 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | MT | FATAL | 3 | 0 | I-90 | MM163.1 I90 EB | ...774213 | D AMES TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records