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AMERICAN MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
DBA: American Motor Freight
Seattle, WA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1017520 · MC 431600
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-431600 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 10, 2019; first granted July 26, 2002 (24 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC431600
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CT1121021242
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1017520
MC Number
MC-431600
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 5, 2002
Authority First Granted
July 26, 2002
Authority Reinstated
July 10, 2019
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5612 6th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hailom Ghebreab
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsIntermodalRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2024 | WA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA7
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
4
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EJXCN545698 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4DN566100 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC46378J1016514 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUNGLD19FLGF7237 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Kenworth T2 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTD49XXAJ240889 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | FWZ315710 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41371G1012333 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41379G1000396 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC54374D1000025 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | 2154001054 | BOW WA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4N99EJXCN545698 LJRC41371G1012333 |
WA C47378P WA 7929ZV |
| 393.126B-CIM | OOSIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Securement Device | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 2102003342 | PORT OF TACOMA WA | II | 6 | 3 | HUSKY TERMINAL AND STEVEDORING INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4N99EJXCN545698 LJRC46378J1016514 |
WA C47378P WA 19094AC |
| 393.126B-CIM | OOSIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 2128000694 | MONTESANO WA | II | 3 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUNGLD19FLGF7237 LJRC54374D1000025 |
WA C34620Z WA 9135ZD |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 1, 2025 | 2086001778 | TACOMA WA | II | 2 | 1 | HUSKY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4NC9EJ4DN566100 LJRC46378J1016514 |
WA C98446Y WA 19094AC |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | 2133000164 | FEDERAL WAY WA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EJ4DN566100 FWZ315710 |
WA C98446Y TN T466662 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 6, 2024 | X847000298 | EVERETT WA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1XKTD49XXAJ240889 LJRC41379G1000396 |
WA C17249W WA 7926ZV |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| February 27, 2024 | 2086000532 | DU PONT WA | III | 2 | — | TEMU | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN CIMC VEHIC |
1FUJGLBG9CSBW6193 LJRC41374G1000337 |
WA C42987X WA 6324ZV |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| HUSKY TERMINAL AND STEVEDORING INC | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| HUSKY | 1 | April 1, 2025 |
| TEMU | 1 | February 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 13, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 10, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 2, 2019 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 30, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 30, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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