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AMBASSADOR AUTO TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 2565022 • 8765 LOUISIANA ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,565,022
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Indiana
Phone
2199409144
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
420,000
BOC-3 Agent
SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
Physical Address
8765 LOUISIANA ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN, 46410
Mailing Address
232 S CALIFORNIA ST, HOBART, IN, 46342
Contact
Phone: 2199409144

Risk Signals3 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 57.1%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 33.7 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 14, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-895567ACTIVEUnknownFeb 18, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1-C-11440914ON FILEFeb 14, 2025Oct 21, 2025

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP530353CANCELLEDNov 8, 2024Feb 11, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP530353CANCELLEDJun 7, 2024Nov 8, 2024
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP425147CANCELLEDJun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2024
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 21204770102REPLACEDApr 12, 2023Jun 7, 2023
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2120477REPLACEDApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2023
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary9947852REPLACEDApr 17, 2019Apr 12, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP901968CANCELLEDNov 30, 2018Mar 13, 2019
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP901968REPLACEDMar 13, 2018Nov 30, 2018
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP901968CANCELLEDMar 13, 2018Jan 1, 2019
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK009603-00CANCELLEDNov 22, 2017Mar 13, 2018
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK009603-00CANCELLEDJun 20, 2017Nov 22, 2017
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK009603-00CANCELLEDMar 13, 2017Jun 20, 2017
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA3790936REPLACEDMay 21, 2016Mar 13, 2017
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA3790936CANCELLEDMay 21, 2016Apr 18, 2017
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary613-00-25-90-0000CANCELLEDMay 20, 2015May 20, 2016
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3421631CANCELLEDFeb 10, 2015May 18, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY1-C-11440914BIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2025Oct 21, 2025
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP530353BIPD/PrimaryFeb 11, 2025Feb 11, 2025
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP530353BIPD/PrimaryNov 8, 2024Nov 8, 2024
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP425147BIPD/PrimaryJun 7, 2024Jun 7, 2024
TERM/REPLAMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA 21204770102BIPD/PrimaryJun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
TERM/REPLAMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2120477BIPD/PrimaryApr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
TERM/REPLCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY9947852BIPD/PrimaryApr 12, 2022Apr 12, 2022
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP901968BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2019Mar 13, 2019
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP901968BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP901968BIPD/PrimaryNov 30, 2018Nov 30, 2018
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK009603-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2018Mar 13, 2018
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK009603-00BIPD/PrimaryNov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK009603-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 20, 2017Jun 20, 2017
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA3790936BIPD/PrimaryApr 18, 2017Apr 18, 2017
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA3790936BIPD/PrimaryMar 13, 2017Mar 13, 2017
CANCELATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY613-00-25-90-0000BIPD/PrimaryMay 20, 2016May 20, 2016
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3421631BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2015May 18, 2015

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-895567INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-895567INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC895567COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 15, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2025
MC895567COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 13, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 7, 2024
MC895567MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 3, 2019—Unknown
MC895567MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 1, 2018REVOKEDMar 19, 2019
MC895567COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 24, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 21, 2017
MC895567COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 25, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 23, 2016
MC895567COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 21, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 22, 2015
MC895567MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 17, 2015REVOKEDNov 28, 2017

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Dec 30, 2015New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety AuditACTIVEFeb 4, 2016

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
14
Violations
41
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
57.1%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 14 of 14 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 14 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (41 violations from 14 inspections)

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Violation Summary (41 violations from 14 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.132B-CHVECargo securement - dressed lumber/building products116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDMLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRWDriving while disqualified1010Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
57.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
+33.7 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.93vs nat'l 1.80
+1.13 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (14 inspections)

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Inspection History (14 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 4, 202687247257LA PORTE ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 391.41A-MCPCNo
Feb 5, 202686991454PORTAGE ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
May 29, 202584821724GARY ININLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER4393.132B-CHVE, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WSYes
Feb 12, 202583882574MICHIGAN CITY ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPC, 393.17B2-LTSDMYes
Aug 23, 202482490936PORTAGE ININLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 30, 202482311271LAKE STATION ININLevel 2LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER4393.100(b), 393.104(f)(3), 390.3(e)Yes
Mar 25, 202481237195LOWELL ININLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9(a), 392.2, 393.43(a)Yes
Jan 25, 202480683740VALPARAISO ININLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 392.16B-DPASS, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 24, 202480726167CHESTERTON ININLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Jan 10, 202480625897CHESTERTON ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLTLYes
Oct 16, 202379933905WBMILevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.17(b)Yes
Aug 30, 202379546510ROADSIDEOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16(a), 392.2, 390.21T(b)No
May 3, 202378571650#13 I-94 EB PORTERINLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 391.11(b)(4)Yes
Apr 18, 202378414120RoadsideINLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.17(b)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 66.7% OOS
2024-072026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PORTAGE IN2 · 1 OOS
CHESTERTON IN2 · 1 OOS
LAKE STATION IN1 · 1 OOS
LA PORTE IN1
LOWELL IN1 · 1 OOS
MICHIGAN CITY IN1 · 1 OOS
VALPARAISO IN1
WB1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness4 · 1 OOS
General/Admin2 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 29, 2025ILINJURY01THORNTON TWPSTONY ISLAND AVE...097660AMBASSADOR AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
May 21, 2025ILTOW00GlenwoodHALSTED ST...368033AMBASSADOR AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
Apr 18, 2025INTOW00GARYUS RT 12...AX8235AMBASSADOR AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
Oct 6, 2018ILINJURY01————
Oct 30, 2017ININJURY02————

Compliance Timeline

25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 21, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 29, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in IL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 18, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 18, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-895567
Feb 11, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 7, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 12, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 12, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 30, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 6, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 13, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 22, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 30, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 20, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 18, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 20, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 4, 2016
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Dec 30, 2015
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
May 18, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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