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ZAMFREIGHT EXPRESS INC
DBA: Zamxpress Usa
St Joseph, MI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3179680 · MC 126131
No Safety Rating
Active 11 months · first granted 2018
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-126131 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
80.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 11 months since reinstatement on November 3, 2025; first granted December 13, 2018 (7 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC126131
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2CWSMI19S037931800
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3179680
MC Number
MC-126131
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 28, 2018
Authority First Granted
December 13, 2018
Authority Reinstated
November 3, 2025
Annual Mileage
89,675 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
671 Maiden Ln, St Joseph, MI 49085
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Wapangwa Mwake
Officer 2
Ngosa Mwale
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
80.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY2
OH2
IN1
MI1
NE1
NH1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV37LZ44629 | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6DE55LN79642 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25309G627012 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF0CV04LM97798 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9BL559255 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4PL370134 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6FL853073 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT5GDHH8811 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RS255289 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537P8794310 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | 7310002417 | PERU IN | III | 5 | 2 | STOUT TENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6DE55LN79642 1JJV532D6FL853073 |
MI L0074383551 ME 271610Z |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| November 6, 2025 | T463001335 | I-80 EB AT CAPEHART ROAD, NE | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXDT5GDHH8811 |
MI BE3843 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8D10-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total hours for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| August 27, 2025 | SPT3111042 | ALBANY NY | I | 17 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJF0CV04LM97798 3UTVS2537P8794310 |
MI NO PLATE ME 5002018 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 7, 2025 | 1325000889 | OSSIPEE, NH | II | 13 | 2 | JELD-WEN WINDOWS RANTOUL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CV37LZ44629 3H3V532K7RS255289 |
MI RC10373 CA 4VT3211 |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.13C1I-MCDOCMV | HOS (Manner) - Motor Carrier required a driver who has been declared out of service under Part 395 to operate a CMV. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 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. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| March 18, 2025 | SHEPZ04928 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B, MI | I | 8 | 1 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CV37LZ44629 1UYVS25309G627012 |
MI TEMP IL 866974ST |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 10, 2024 | SPT3100065 | CANAJOHARIE NY | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6CV37LZ44629 1JJV532D4PL370134 |
MI RC10373 IL 908736ST |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| September 25, 2024 | 3259012413 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | 3 | 1 | SIMPLE MILLS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6DE55LN79642 1UYVS25309G627012 |
MI TEMP IL 866974ST |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-ML | Failure to Maintain Lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| August 30, 2024 | 3209303192 | ROAD PATROL, OH | II | 3 | 2 | PURATOS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJA6CV37LZ44629 1JJV532B9BL559255 |
MI RC10373 MI D426733 |
| 391.41A | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| March 28, 2024 | I039580315 | ARDMORE TN | II | 4 | 2 | HENRY BRICK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TR |
1FUJA6DE55LN79642 3H3V532C5LT580033 |
MI TEMP TN 004650T |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| January 12, 2024 | E965401276 | I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI, PA | III | 6 | 1 | XPO | Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
UTIL UTIL |
1UYVS2539YM056412 1UYVS2539YM056412 |
FL 5257CN FL 5257CN |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STOUT TENT | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| JELD-WEN WINDOWS RANTOUL | 1 | April 7, 2025 |
| SIMPLE MILLS INC | 1 | September 25, 2024 |
| PURATOS | 1 | August 30, 2024 |
| HENRY BRICK | 1 | March 28, 2024 |
| XPO | 1 | January 12, 2024 |
| PHOENIX SERVICES | 1 | November 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 3, 2025 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 15, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company |
| July 4, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · SiriusPoint America Insurance Company |
| July 21, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective August 20, 2026 |
| June 4, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 4, 2026 |
| September 12, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 21, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 31, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
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