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AMS CARRIERS LLC
Santa Ana, CA
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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
48.0% OOS · 34 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
48.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — 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 for 1 yr, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 34 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
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
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
48.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
25 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
26.7%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 96th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance56
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate26.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (34)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | 4396Q6TCPD | NM, NM | III | 2 | 1 | 9 EFE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 1GR1A0627NB416235 |
CA ZP23343 CA 4WZ5338 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 1026800425 | EHRENBERG AZ | II | 6 | 2 | COMMERCIAL CUSTOM SEATING & UPHOLSTERY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT3FDGF4528 |
CA 46746U3 |
| 393.75B-TF | OOSTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 1045000587 | QUARTZSITE AZ | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 3H3V532C1FT070248 |
CA ZP23343 CA 4XG3024 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | UCRE003408 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | II | 4 | 1 | SIMPSON STRONG-TIE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT3FDGF4528 |
CA 46746U3 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | V262164957 | 4651 US87 SB, TX | II | 7 | — | AMS CARRIERS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 1R1F348256K560509 |
CA ZP23343 CA 4SG1894 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | UF0O001161 | SR-154 W/ OF CACHUMA VLG, CA | II | 10 | — | — | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
JALEEW160L7305814 |
CA 36418B3 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D7-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include main office address for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D8-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include remarks for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F12-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | 3181Q09GKS | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | WSI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 1R1F348256K560509 |
CA ZP23343 CA 4SG1894 |
| January 8, 2026 | 2434Q08D93 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 2 | 1 | KAR AMTARA ENGINEERING LIMITED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 1R1F348256K560509 |
CA ZP23343 CA 4SG1894 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| December 3, 2025 | NAZ0002356 | RIVERSIDE AREA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 |
CA ZP23343 |
| December 2, 2025 | NAZ0002355 | RIVERSIDE AREA, CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9TH7KN205490 |
CA ZP52228 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 EFE INC | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| COMMERCIAL CUSTOM SEATING & UPHOLSTERY | 1 | August 20, 2026 |
| SIMPSON STRONG-TIE | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| WSI | 1 | January 9, 2026 |
| KAR AMTARA ENGINEERING LIMITED | 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| AFL TELECOMMUNICATIONSC/O | 1 | November 1, 2025 |
| TDS | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| TCS JOHN HUXLEY | 1 | July 1, 2025 |
| RPM | 1 | June 25, 2025 |
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | 1 | June 6, 2025 |
| REGENERON DUPXENT AUX AUDIO VISUAL | 1 | March 11, 2025 |
| AVX AUDIO | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 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
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
AZ4
NM4
TX3
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 | 15 | 8 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F348256K560509 | 8 | 5 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT1FDGL1334 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT3FDGF4528 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH7KN205490 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD23NDNJ1943 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7JDJV5786 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1FT070248 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NB416235 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL855540 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0GT630097 | 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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