AMEX LINES LLC
USDOT 2880990 • DBA: AMERICAN EXPRESS LINES LLC • 5565 CANOGA AVE SUITE 315, WOODLAND HILLS, CA, 91367
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-966792 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01076 | ON FILE | Feb 21, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01076 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2022 | Feb 21, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01076 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01076 | REPLACED | May 11, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01076 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00315 | REPLACED | May 11, 2021 | May 11, 2022 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901259522-00 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2020 | May 11, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN261394 | REPLACED | May 11, 2019 | May 11, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL424669-00 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2019 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1457703 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2017 | May 11, 2018 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1457703 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2016 | May 11, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01076 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01076 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01076 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01076 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01076 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00315 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901259522-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN261394 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2020 | May 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL424669-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2019 | May 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1457703 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2018 | May 11, 2018 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1457703 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2017 | May 11, 2017 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC966792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2023 |
| MC966792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2022 |
| MC966792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2021 |
| MC966792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2019 |
| MC966792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2018 |
| MC966792 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2017 |
| MC966792 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 13, 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
26 states • 67 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 67 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-MCOOS | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while not medically certified as physically qualified to do so. | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (67 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records