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AMERICAN MOTOR FREIGHT LLC
DBA: American Motor Freight
Seattle, WA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1017520 · MC 431600
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-431600 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
100.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 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
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 5, 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 & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Ranks in the 99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4N99EJXCN545698 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 12, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4N99EJXCN545698 | 6 | 3 OOS |
| October 29, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUNGLD19FLGF7237 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| April 1, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJ4DN566100 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| September 16, 2024 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EJ4DN566100 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 6, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKTD49XXAJ240889 | 1 | Passed |
| February 27, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| September 16, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| March 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 4 | Out of service |
| April 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | Out of service |
| June 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Securement Device | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | 1 | Out of service |
| March 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Securement Device | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | 1 | Out of service |
| August 6, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | Cited |
| April 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| March 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| October 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| March 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| March 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
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
~5
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Container Chassis
4
Tractor
4
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 | — | 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.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 25, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 10, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 2, 2019 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 22, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 22, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 22, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 25, 2013 | 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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