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AM TRANSPORT LLC
Merced, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3397272 · MC 1092913
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1092913 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1092913
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3397272
MC Number
MC-1092913
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 18, 2020
Authority Granted
March 6, 2020
Annual Mileage
61,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Merced, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th 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
2025
2024
2023
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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | CA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA9
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 | 8 | 3 |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820X52013199 | 5 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2025 | UD7O003335 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 |
CA ZP11671 |
| November 9, 2025 | UDO7001265 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 |
CA ZP11671 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 8, 2025 | UEWT000205 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 |
CA ZP11671 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 29, 2025 | NC3Q002452 | 1000 EAST CHILDS AVE, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 1TTF4820X52013199 |
CA ZP11671 CA 4MY4452 |
| April 29, 2025 | NE46005074 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | I | 4 | — | AM TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 1TTF4820X52013199 |
CA ZP11671 CA 4MY4452 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 25, 2025 | NFIG000072 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 6 | 3 | HOWARD HAY CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 1TTF4820X52013199 |
CA ZP11671 CA 4MY4452 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 14, 2024 | NDE9006965 | LEBEC, CA | I | 2 | 1 | TRUE LEAF FARMS, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 1TTF4820X52013199 |
CA ZP11671 CA 4MY4452 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 17, 2024 | ND3G005673 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 3 | — | RED RIVER FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 1TTF4820X52013199 |
CA ZP11671 CA 4MY4452 |
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| April 11, 2024 | ND6V006148 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | I | 2 | 1 | CHURCH BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGLDR0HLHX2496 1TTF4820X52013199 |
CA ZP11671 CA 4MY4452 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 29, 2024 | 6575000418 | YUMA AZ | II | 7 | — | ACO INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
1FUJGLD61ELFS1701 1TTF4820X52013199 |
CA XP21858 CA 4MY4452 |
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HOWARD HAY CO INC | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
| TRUE LEAF FARMS, LLC | 1 | November 14, 2024 |
| RED RIVER FARMS | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| CHURCH BROTHERS | 1 | April 11, 2024 |
| ACO INC. | 1 | January 29, 2024 |
| WSI | 1 | November 1, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 3, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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