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AMBER LOGISTICS LLC
Barnwell, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1781301 · MC 197862
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1987
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-197862 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 54 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on September 2, 2014; first granted June 18, 1987 (39 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on October 16, 2009 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC197862
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy DC920002439-00
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2-XPT-SC-19-S-348158-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1781301
MC Number
MC-197862
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 2008
Authority First Granted
June 18, 1987
Authority Reinstated
September 2, 2014
Annual Mileage
869,572 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2883 Hyw 300, Barnwell, SC 29812
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
John Sorrell
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
39
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.1pp higher)
18.2% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
11 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
NM4
SC4
IL3
KY3
TN3
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
24
Tractor
14
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB009HDHK1680 | 7 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB003GDGX6315 | 5 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004EDFR1674 | 4 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7007KDLG6066 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007HDHK1676 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7NS158247 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PS078062 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GG462804 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB000LDMS0835 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB001HDHK1673 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB004GDGX6145 | 2 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB00XHDHK1672 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5NS158246 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8NS158158 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8PS078068 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXNS158243 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FG241730 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB003HDHK1674 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB003JDJP7941 | 1 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004GDGX6212 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB009HDHK1677 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0NS158154 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS158146 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS158244 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2NS158141 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PS078096 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS078060 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS078091 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4NS158142 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PS078092 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6NS158157 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6NS158160 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PS078067 | 1 | 1 |
| Hytr | Semi-trailer | 3H3V532K6PS078092 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | Semi-trailer | 3H3V532K6PS078097 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6PS078098 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7PS078059 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8NS158161 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9NS158248 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4FN023345 | 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 (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | I037AI0039 | GORDONSVILLE TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TR |
3ALXFB004EDFR1674 3H3V532K3NS158245 |
SC A003692 SC 73384PT |
| October 28, 2026 | 0325003544 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB001HDHK1673 3H3V532K6NS158157 |
SC A003684 SC 73387PT |
| October 26, 2026 | 0146000591 | SAVANNAH GA | III | — | — | ALLIED AIR ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB001HDHK1673 3H3V532K6NS158157 |
SC A003684 SC 73387PT |
| October 10, 2026 | I033250106 | MOHAWK TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH NAT |
3ALXFB004EDFR1674 1JJV532D3VL727011 |
SC A003692 TN QZ1E7QG |
| October 6, 2026 | 1073030909 | FORT COLLINS CO | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TR |
3ALXFB009HDHK1680 3H3V532K6PS078091 |
SC P766950 SC 95909PT |
| September 24, 2026 | F115000136 | PETERSBURG VA | III | — | — | EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TR |
3ALXFB004GDGX6212 3H3V532K4PS078097 |
SC A016380 SC 95907PT |
| September 1, 2026 | 0283004518 | SUMMERTON SC | II | 6 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB004GDGX6212 3H3V532K6NS158157 |
SC A017380 SC 73387PT |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | 1528002534 | MIDDLETOWN DE | II | 2 | — | CLARIOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB009HDHK1677 3H3V532K7PS078093 |
SC P780762 SC 93308PT |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 0242001047 | BOONVILLE MO | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB001HDHK1673 3H3V532K7PS078062 |
SC A003684 SC 84638PT |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | I039010110 | POWELL TN | III | 1 | — | SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3ALXFB004EDFR1674 3H3V532K8NS158158 |
SC A003692 SC 73386PT |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SCOTSMAN ICE SYSTEMS | 12 | July 5, 2026 |
| ICE O MATIC | 4 | October 2, 2025 |
| ALLIED AIR ENTERPRISES | 2 | October 26, 2026 |
| LTM PLASTICS | 2 | January 7, 2025 |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| CLARIOS | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| IOM | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| WALMART | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| SONOCO PROTECTIVE SOLUTIONS | 1 | June 17, 2025 |
| NATIONAL | 1 | June 6, 2025 |
| LENNOX | 1 | May 16, 2024 |
| FOLLETT LLC | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 18, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 24, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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