SAM AUTO TRANS LLC
USDOT 2520572 • 1900 ENTERPRISE PKWY SUITE B, TWINSBURG, OH, 44087
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-874947 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 8, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0225097001 | ON FILE | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTF0000367 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTF0000367 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2022 | Apr 19, 2023 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RT-HSIC-CA-0000288-00 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1857366 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2020 | Jul 9, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1857366 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2020 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2818821 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2015 | Jun 25, 2016 |
| GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2085154 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2014 | Oct 3, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0225097001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000367 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000367 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | RT-HSIC-CA-0000288-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1857366 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1857366 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | 2818821 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2016 | Jun 25, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2085154 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2015 | Oct 3, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-874947 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-874947 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC874947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2025 |
| MC874947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2023 |
| MC874947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2023 |
| MC874947 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2021 |
| MC874947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 22, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC874947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 8, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 5, 2016 |
| MC874947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 11, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC874947 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2014 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 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
42 states • 279 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from latest 100 of 279 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | 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:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | 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:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80A | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
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 (279 inspections)
Showing 50 of 279
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...LS0152 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Dec 20, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...NB0684 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | E COLFAX AVE AT N LISBON ST | ...NV1808 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Jul 16, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...329668 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| May 16, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETHTOWN | I 0065 | ...NJ6122 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TULSA | I-44 | ...336402 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONWAY | I40 | ...635518 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...NX9726 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Jul 1, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTBOROUGH | 48 MAIN ST | ...UN1456 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 1, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | TULSA | I-44 | ...NA4034 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Feb 23, 2024 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I070 | ...NS6576 | Sam Auto Trans LLC |
| Dec 26, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAYFLOWER | I40 | ...LP5514 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Oct 27, 2023 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +45.7450 -111.1193 | ...120206 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Jun 18, 2023 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARDMORE | I-35 | ...139048 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOGGS TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...KN1814 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| May 30, 2023 | VA | FATAL | 4 | 0 | — | I-81 NB | ...NZ2123 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| May 13, 2023 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-77 MP 94 | ...NM1327 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROLLING PRAIRIE | INTERSTATE 80 | ...KB6385 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Sep 23, 2022 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELSMERE | LANCASTER PIKE @ NEWPORT GAP PIKE | ...HY4109 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 29, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLONY | US 212 MP 8.90 | ...NJ2344 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 2, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEE | 1640 PLEASANT ST | ...NJ2344 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Feb 13, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...LM8069 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Nov 15, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOGGS TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...NJ6042 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Mar 29, 2021 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | I-80 MP 280.46 | ...MV0154 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
| Jan 13, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH EAST TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0090 W | ...167538 | SAM AUTO TRANS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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