AMERICAN FREIGHT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3015914 • 465 WOLF DR, BROADVIEW HTS, OH, 44147
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-031682 | OUT_OF_SERVICE | Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229121 | ON FILE | Mar 16, 2023 | Jan 16, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTF0000339 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP69018A | REPLACED | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 6218461 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2017 | Mar 16, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229121 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FREEDOM SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CTF0000339 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP69018A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 6218461 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC031682 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2023 |
| MC031682 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 30, 2017 | OUT OF SERVICE | Nov 7, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(4) | 395.8(f)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(h)(5) | 395.8(h)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (47 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PRINCETON | I-77 MP 9 | ...219757 | AMERICAN FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 8, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | J F K MEMORIAL HWY | ...KY7222 | AMERICAN FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 15, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...914556 | AMERICAN FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 6, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 MM 339 S | ...993506 | AMERICAN FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| May 9, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | HALLETT | CIMARRON TURNPIKE | ...290607 | AMERICAN FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 22, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH-2023-0162-US1463 | May 20, 2024 | 392.2; 395.11(f) | $25,650 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records