AMEX TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2488612 • 4393 US HWY 40, NEW PARIS, OH, 45437
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-861729 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993938-01 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW3EVR-993938-01 | REPLACED | Jul 31, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEOH003252-00 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEOH003252-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2024 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEOH003252-00 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2024 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT497504001 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 497504001 | REPLACED | May 5, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 497504001 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2022 | May 5, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 497504001 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2020 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS103261 | CANCELLED | Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS103261 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 6, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 612171001 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2018 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6297112 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2017 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 3787815 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2016 | Sep 6, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993938-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVR-993938-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEOH003252-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEOH003252-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEOH003252-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT497504001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 497504001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 497504001 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 497504001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS103261 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2020 | Aug 7, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS103261 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 612171001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 6297112 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 3787815 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2016 | Sep 6, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-861729 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC861729 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2025 |
| MC861729 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 |
| MC861729 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2022 |
| MC861729 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2020 |
| MC861729 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 13, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC861729 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 8, 2017 | REVOKED | Jun 26, 2019 |
| MC861729 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 25, 2016 | REVOKED | Sep 12, 2016 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2019 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Mar 23, 2015 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jul 23, 2015 |
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
19 states • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (131 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 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 | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202B-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202A2-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (42 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US-80 | ...755399 | AMEX TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 14, 2024 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-10 @ M297 | ...984401 | AMEX TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 26, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH EAST TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0090 E | ...897798 | AMEX TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 25, 2017 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2015 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2013 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events