A M EXPRESS INC
USDOT 272977 • 3000 29TH AVENUE NORTH, ESCANABA, MI, 49829-0721
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6012006 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI-93010728 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6012005 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6012003 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6012002 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6012002 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6012000 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6310000 | REPLACED | May 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3043008 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZAPKG6029000 | REPLACED | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017 |
| WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ATJ-Z91-456627-02 | REPLACED | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP49342A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | May 1, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP49342A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2007 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP49342A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235-08 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235-08 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4291780 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Mar 15, 2007 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | NO371170V | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 15, 2007 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | NO366130U | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2005 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CARGO | 27822IM304 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 15, 2005 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 128-16-55 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2003 | Mar 15, 2004 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2002 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 1280619 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2003 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235 | CANCELLED | Dec 24, 2001 | Oct 7, 2002 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2001 | Dec 24, 2001 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4016299 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2001 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4016293 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2001 | Mar 15, 2001 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3034235 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 1999 | Oct 24, 2001 |
| FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | CARGO | CP7161367 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 1999 | Apr 27, 2001 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1-141-001940-04 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 1994 | Mar 15, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-141-001940-034 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 1994 | Mar 15, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6012006 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6012005 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6012003 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6012002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6012002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6012000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6310000 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3043008 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZAPKG6029000 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | ATJ-Z91-456627-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP49342A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI-93010728 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP49342A | CARGO | Nov 26, 2009 | Nov 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP49342A | CARGO | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235-08 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2007 | Oct 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235-08 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4291780 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | NO371170V | CARGO | Mar 15, 2007 | Mar 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2007 | Mar 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | NO366130U | CARGO | Mar 15, 2006 | Mar 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | 27822IM304 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2005 | Mar 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 128-16-55 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1280619 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2003 | Mar 15, 2003 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2002 | Oct 7, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4016299 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2002 | Mar 15, 2002 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2001 | Dec 24, 2001 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3034235 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2001 | Oct 24, 2001 |
| CANCEL | FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM | CP7161367 | CARGO | Apr 27, 2001 | Apr 27, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4016293 | CARGO | Mar 15, 2001 | Mar 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-141-001940-034 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 1999 | Mar 15, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-141-001940-04 | CARGO | Mar 15, 1999 | Mar 15, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-180508 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC180508 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2009 |
| MC180508 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2007 |
| MC180508 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 29, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC180508 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 23, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2001 |
| MC180508 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC180508 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 1990 | REVOKED | Mar 21, 2006 |
| MC180508 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 30, 1987 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 1988 |
| MC180508 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC180508 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 1985 | REVOKED | Mar 21, 2006 |
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 • 110 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from latest 100 of 110 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VLRB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | 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:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104(d) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (110 inspections)
Showing 50 of 110
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUNBAR | I-64 | ...WP3635 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | MI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NELSON TWP | N US 131 | ...LR6591 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| May 28, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOSEPH TWP | I94 | ...GX3445 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLYMOUTH (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 61 | ...NH4471 | AM EXPRESS INC, |
| Mar 5, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ESCANABA | LINCOLN | ...UE5572 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEEME | USH 041 NB | ...GX3447 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 10, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLYMOUTH (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 61 | ...VN4667 | A M EXPRESS INCORPORATED |
| Mar 9, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-90 NB | ...UE5567 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 31, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORAN TWP | N I 75 | ...HD6484 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 11, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ZEBULON | 264 | ...LR6588 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STILES | STH 022 NB | ...GH5003 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 24, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARINETTE | USH 041 NB | ...NC8354 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 22, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLINT TWP | I-75 | ...HD6482 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 11, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | USH 045 NB | ...HD6485 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARK RIVER TWP | US 2 | ...LR6585 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 18, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHWAUBENON | IH 041 NB | ...HD6487 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 4 | Mason Twp | I-57 | ...HD6488 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 22, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK CREEK | IH 041 SB | ...GH5005 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | BELTON | NOT REPORTED | ...GX3439 | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 10, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2019 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
59 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 59 events