AMBER EXPRESS LLC
HAMMOND, IN
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 24 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — AMBER EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4194670) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 24 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4194670/ As of: Jul 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0.9% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 16.1% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=1848 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Sep 1, 2024
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1617117ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 435 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 1,087 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 24 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 8 | 14 | 24 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 | 14 | 24 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 801 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 782 | 782 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 8 | 61 | 2 |
| OOS percentage | 1.02% | 7.8% | 50% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
AMBER EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in HAMMOND, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4194670. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 435 power units and 435 drivers, with 801 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
AMBER EXPRESS LLC is a large fleet, operating 435 power units and 435 drivers, based in Hammond, IN. Across 710 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.2% out-of-service rate, with 24 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
710 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in GA (140) and SC (94), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (49.9% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 61 times.
The fleet comprises 435 power units (large fleet) and 435 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,848 ACTIVE carriers operating 217–653 power units (±50% of this carrier's 435 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 152 | 7 | 4.6% | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 105 | 16 | 15.2% | Jul 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 100 | 7 | 7.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 92 | 5 | 5.4% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 53 | 3 | 5.7% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 42 | 8 | 19.0% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 34 | 2 | 5.9% | May 27, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 24 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 22 | 4 | 18.2% | May 19, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 14 | 1 | 7.1% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 13 | 3 | 23.1% | May 28, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| US (US) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 5 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 72 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 152 | — | 2.88 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 109 | — | 2.96 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (801 rows) View all 801 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88459539 | Jul 18, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88450286 | Jul 17, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88445263 | Jul 16, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88432668 | Jul 16, 2026 | SC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 88418625 | Jul 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 88349996 | Jul 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88352289 | Jul 7, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88351596 | Jul 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88336711 | Jul 7, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88344910 | Jul 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88336446 | Jul 6, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88324508 | Jul 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88326906 | Jul 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 88322301 | Jul 3, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88318237 | Jul 3, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88319505 | Jul 2, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-ATIS | No |
| 88305795 | Jul 2, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88295216 | Jul 1, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88293659 | Jul 1, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 88303943 | Jun 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 88288104 | Jun 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88258790 | Jun 25, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88249805 | Jun 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88247741 | Jun 24, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88234775 | Jun 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (24 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003742094 | Feb 6, 2026 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073287647 | Jan 27, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005740966 | Dec 30, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501515771 | Nov 26, 2025 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0010137845 | Nov 22, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904851737 | Nov 11, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2698016305 | Oct 13, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| GA0010032489 | Sep 4, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009985124 | Jul 27, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005676754 | Jul 25, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000114169 | Jun 27, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108142594 | Jun 5, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400262308 | May 20, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073167267 | Mar 16, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009834958 | Mar 11, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000112518 | Mar 7, 2025 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000112432 | Feb 26, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003727307 | Feb 8, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003421487 | Jan 23, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904619200 | Nov 20, 2024 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904606587 | Nov 4, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003592803 | Oct 15, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA409628700X | Sep 10, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2658277004 | Aug 9, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | MC1617117-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601731 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-U2291-110070 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 27 | 1 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 19 | 1 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 17 | 3 |
| PEMBROKE GA | GA | 15 | 0 |
| VALDOSTA GA | GA | 14 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 13 | 1 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 13 | 7 |
| FORSYTH GA | GA | 10 | 1 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 10 | 1 |
| I-57 | IL | 8 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 61 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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801 inspections
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24 reportable crashes
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