ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 3529352 • 8555 E EVANS AVE UNIT 2301, DENVER, CO, 80231
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-1174396 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 25, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02283000 | ON FILE | Jun 5, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02283000 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA24MOT02283000 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA977004336 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMTH25549090 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | HIC80820-271 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS114180 | CANCELLED | Jun 26, 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS114180 | REPLACED | Jun 26, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS114180 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRS114180 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02283000 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02283000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA24MOT02283000 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA977004336 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMTH25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80820-271 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS114180 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS114180 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS114180 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS114180 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2021 | Feb 25, 2021 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1174396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2024 |
| MC1174396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2024 |
| MC1174396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2024 |
| MC1174396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2022 |
| MC1174396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2021 |
| MC1174396 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 2021 | — | 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
32 states • 111 inspections
Violation Summary (189 violations from latest 100 of 111 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 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:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BDC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | 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:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 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 (111 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
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TINICUM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0032 N | ...MD8314 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Sep 3, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION CITY | 4250 SOUTH FULTON PARKWAY | ...JJ0728 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Downers Grove Twp | I-55 N/B | ...284474 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| May 23, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I035 | ...ML0042 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 4, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I70 | ...HF2099 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Dec 21, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US40 NATIONAL PIKE | ...J56369 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Dec 21, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US40 NATIONAL PIKE | ...J56369 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Oct 1, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | JERUSALEM PLANK ROAD | ...132871 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Aug 2, 2024 | ID | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NEW PLYMOUTH | I 84 | ...339732 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| May 22, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVINGSTON | I-59 | ...339732 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 8, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOHNSTOWN | COSHOCTON ST | ...GB3597 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
| Jan 2, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAND JUNCTION | HWY 6 AND 50 AT SANFORD AVE | ...897465 | ZAM ZAM FREIGHT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records