AMBER EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 4194670 • 3 141ST STREET, HAMMOND, IN, 46327
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-1617117 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 28, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-U2291-110070 | ON FILE | Feb 15, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-U2291-110070 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1617117 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2024 |
| MC1617117 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 7, 2024 | — | 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
31 states • 703 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from latest 100 of 703 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | 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:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | 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 (703 inspections)
Showing 50 of 703
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Charleston Twp | E I 94 | ...MD0758 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 27, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERSAILLES | I 0064 | ...NV2352 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 30, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Scottsboro | Veterans Dr. | ...637619 | Amber Express LLC |
| Nov 26, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | US 151 N E17 | ...LP9803 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 22, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKBRIDGE | I 75 S NEAR EAGLES LANDING PKWY/HUDSON BRIDGE RD | ...LP9844 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | I-80-E | ...VP0741 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 13, 2025 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 | ...NV2347 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 4, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I 75 NB NEAR BARRETT PKWY NW | ...VV7466 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 27, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I 75 S AT MILEPOST 229 | ...MX6725 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jul 25, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL JEFFERSON | OLD TUSCALOOSA HWY | ...UV7982 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORISSANT | IS 270 | ...637731 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANTON | 40 | ...VT3256 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| May 20, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KINGSTON SPRINGS | I-40 | ...NV2316 | AMBER EXPRESS |
| Mar 16, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOSTON | KY0061 | ...VV7466 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 11, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-20 E NEAR ALMON RD | ...LP9853 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 73 | ...MX6738 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 26, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT E | ...305092 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 8, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLIAMS TWP | I-55 | ...VV7466 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 23, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rapid River Twp | US 131 | ...MD0777 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 20, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I65 SOUTHBOUND 111.9 MM | ...274886 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 4, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | HIGH SCHOOL RD | ...LP9799 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMEOVILLE | S. PINNACLE DR. | ...994708 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Sep 10, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...VT6812 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GROVELAND | SR-19 | ...637736 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events