AMS CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 3427876 • 418 WAKEHAM AVE, SANTA ANA, CA, 92701
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-1109831 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 31, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000363 | ON FILE | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000363 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000363 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2024 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000229 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000229 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000229 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR0400000229 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2023 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000143000 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000143000 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 21, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000143000 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2022 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KYL-0002962-00 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2021 | Sep 11, 2022 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0012911-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000363 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000363 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000363 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000229 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000229 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000229 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000229 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000143000 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000143000 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2023 | Oct 21, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000143000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0002962-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2022 | Sep 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0012911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1109831 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (26 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2026 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2026 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2026 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2025 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2025 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MC1109831 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 6, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1109831 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 6, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2024 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2024 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2024 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2024 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2023 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2023 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2023 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2023 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2022 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2022 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 |
| MC1109831 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 |
| MC1109831 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2021 | REVOKED | Oct 28, 2024 |
| MC1109831 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2021 | REVOKED | Oct 28, 2024 |
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
8 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D7-HOSF | 395.8D7-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D8-HOSF | 395.8D8-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12-HOSM | 395.8F12-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D3 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H05 | 395.8H05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34C | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (33 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN DIEGO | 32.763392 / -117.127314 | ...GL1334 | AMS CARRIERS LLC |
| Jul 29, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | 34.082085/-118.224271 | ...GL1334 | AMS CARRIERS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records