JOSE MANUEL VARGAS
USDOT 845034 • DBA: AMERICA TRANSPORT • 1939 WENTZVILLE PKWY, WENTZVILLE, MO, 63385
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-373549 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 14, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CC9100388 | ON FILE | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0047511 | ON FILE | Sep 27, 2010 | Sep 25, 2014 |
Insurance History (38 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP61707 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP51411 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02340-18 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2018 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-07383-17 | REPLACED | Dec 7, 2017 | Sep 24, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-07383-17 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008434-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2016 | Sep 25, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008434-03 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2016 | Sep 24, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008434-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2016 | Sep 25, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008434-02 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2015 | Jan 20, 2016 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM008434-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 25, 2015 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0047511 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2008 | Sep 27, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0047511 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2008 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02354700 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2007 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02354700 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2007 | Sep 25, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02354700 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2007 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02354700 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2007 | Sep 25, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484361 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484361 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C343220 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C343220 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484361 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484361 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C343220 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2006 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 484361 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2006 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN461140 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2005 | Sep 25, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN461140 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2005 | Sep 25, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL484284 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL484284 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LCW102145 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2003 | Aug 13, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LCW102144 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2003 | Aug 13, 2004 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | CARGO | H76-53234 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2002 | Mar 25, 2003 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | BIPD/Primary | H76-53233 | CANCELLED | Feb 4, 2002 | Mar 25, 2003 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | CARGO | H76-53234 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2001 | Feb 4, 2002 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | BIPD/Primary | H76-53233 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2001 | Feb 4, 2002 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | MTCD41933 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2000 | Mar 25, 2001 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLD41932 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2000 | Mar 25, 2001 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | MTCD41933 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2000 | Apr 17, 2001 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLD41932 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2000 | Apr 17, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CC9100388 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP61707 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP51411 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02340-18 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2019 | Sep 24, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07383-17 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2018 | Sep 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-07383-17 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008434-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2017 | Sep 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008434-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2017 | Sep 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008434-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2016 | Sep 25, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008434-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM008434-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2015 | Sep 25, 2015 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0047511 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0047511 | CARGO | Sep 25, 2014 | Sep 25, 2014 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0047511 | CARGO | Sep 27, 2010 | Sep 27, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02354700 | CARGO | Oct 21, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02354700 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2008 | Oct 21, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02354700 | CARGO | Sep 25, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02354700 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484361 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C343220 | CARGO | Sep 25, 2007 | Sep 25, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484361 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484361 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2007 | Jul 12, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484361 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C343220 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 484361 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C343220 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN461140 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2006 | Sep 25, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN461140 | CARGO | Sep 25, 2006 | Sep 25, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484284 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2005 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL484284 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2005 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW102144 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCW102145 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 13, 2004 |
| CANCEL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H76-53233 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2003 | Mar 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H76-53234 | CARGO | Mar 25, 2003 | Mar 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H76-53233 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2002 | Feb 4, 2002 |
| CANCEL | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H76-53234 | CARGO | Feb 4, 2002 | Feb 4, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CLD41932 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2001 | Apr 17, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | MTCD41933 | CARGO | Apr 17, 2001 | Apr 17, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | MTCD41933 | CARGO | Mar 25, 2001 | Mar 25, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CLD41932 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2001 | Mar 25, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-373549 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2022 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 23, 2021 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2020 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2019 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2017 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2016 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2015 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2010 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2007 |
| MC373549 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 10, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2006 |
| MC373549 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2004 |
| MC373549 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 2000 | REVOKED | Mar 27, 2007 |
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
6 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87389964 | HOBE SOUND FL | FL | Level 3 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87040351 | TILFORD SD | SD | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 5, 2025 | 86006170 | US 82 WB 602 | TX | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 390.21(a), 393.45B2UV, 393.47A | No |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 85773995 | SHADY SPRING WV | WV | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| May 26, 2025 | 84811834 | BENTON AR | AR | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 391.11B4, 395.8E-HOSPD, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| Apr 5, 2024 | 81296095 | LOGAN | UT | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.8(f)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2004 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events