AMBER-LYNN INC
USDOT 2755770 • DBA: A S A P TOWING • 427 S MARSHALL AVE, EL CAJON, CA, 92020
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-979295 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01470-01 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BIC-WS-CA-01470-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01470-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIC-WS-CA-01470-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-979295 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC979295 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2023 | REVOKED | Mar 11, 2024 |
| MC979295 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 18, 2016 | — | 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
1 state • 106 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from latest 100 of 106 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (106 inspections)
Showing 50 of 106
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ESCONDIDO | 33.110641/-117.103851 | ...375612 | AMBER-LYNN INC |
| Aug 27, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ESCONDIDO | RT15 NB/.05m N W COUNTY CLUB LN | ...343013 | AMBER-LYNN INC |
| Aug 17, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN DIEGO | RT 8 / 2000 FEET EAST of MISSION CITY PARKWAY | ...771503 | AMBER-LYNN INC |
| Aug 6, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARLSBAD | RT 5 SB/1633ft N of TAMARACK AVE | ...628773 | AMBER-LYNN INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT15 SB/1.6m S TEMECULA PKWY | ...521774 | AMBER-LYNN INC |
| Feb 2, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT125 NB/700ft N TROY ST | ...S52812 | AMBER-LYNN INC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN DIEGO | RT15/890ft S of WIGHTMAN ST | ...658591 | AMBER-LYNN INC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2018 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records