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AMS CARRIERS LLC
Santa Ana, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3427876 · MC 1109831
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1109831 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
43.5% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
43.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 87% 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 1 yr, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1109831
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAR0400000363
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3427876
MC Number
MC-1109831
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 13, 2020
Authority Reinstated
November 6, 2024
Annual Mileage
400,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
418 Wakeham Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cristian Perez
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
43.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
23 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.1%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 87th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
17
Total OOS Orders
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance41
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate23.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDT3FDGF4528 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| January 21, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 3 | Passed |
| January 14, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEV · JALEEW160L7305814 | 2 | Passed |
| January 9, 2026 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 0 | Clean |
| January 8, 2026 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| December 3, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 0 | Clean |
| December 2, 2025 | CA | Level V — Vehicle Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9TH7KN205490 | 0 | Clean |
| November 1, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| October 22, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 5 | Passed |
| October 16, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| October 10, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 28, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9TH7KN205490 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 28 inspection records
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
11 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 2, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| October 2, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| July 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Out of service |
| June 6, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| March 6, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| October 10, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| January 8, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| March 6, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 5 | Out of service |
| October 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| November 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | Out of service |
| January 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| October 22, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| October 10, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| July 1, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 48 recorded violations
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2025 | CA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA16
NM4
TX3
AZ2
CO1
FL1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Truck
4
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5KJ294902 | 14 | 7 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F348256K560509 | 8 | 5 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT1FDGL1334 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH7KN205490 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD23NDNJ1943 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT3FDGF4528 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7JDJV5786 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NB416235 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL855540 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0GT630097 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1FT070248 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5KT680390 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9HT543011 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9JT277687 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6RS266512 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Chevrolet 5500XD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALEEW160L7305814 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 20, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 17, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| September 24, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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