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AMS CARRIERS LLC
Santa Ana, CA
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Past Insurance Cancellation Filed
A cancellation notice was filed effective June 10, 2026, and no replacement policy appears in FMCSA's active insurance records. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3427876 · MC 1109831
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 11 mo · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1109831 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
52.2% OOS · 32 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Past Insurance Cancellation Filed
A cancellation notice was filed effective June 10, 2026, and no replacement policy appears in FMCSA's active insurance records. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
52.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 42.9% of 7 driver inspections — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Insurance Cancelled — No Replacement on Record
FMCSA records show the National Specialty Insurance Company BI&PD Primary/Excess policy CAR0400000363 cancelled effective October 22, 2026, and no replacement filing appears on record. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 6, 2024; first granted March 18, 2021 (5 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 32 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1109831
Common Carrier
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3427876
MC Number
MC-1109831
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 13, 2020
Authority First Granted
March 18, 2021
Authority Reinstated
November 6, 2024
Annual Mileage
400,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
418 Wakeham Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Cristian Perez
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
32
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance52
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (37.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
52.2% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
92nd 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
14 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
11 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 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
CA17
NM5
AZ4
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 | 16 | 9 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1R1F348256K560509 | 8 | 5 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT3FDGF4528 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT1FDGL1334 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH7KN205490 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NB416235 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL855540 | 1 | — |
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| 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.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (32)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | UGM6003161 | CA | II | 7 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT3FDGF4528 |
CA 46746U3 |
| 395.8-K2HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.8D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 4396Q6TCPD | NM | III | 2 | 1 | — | 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 | AZ | II | 5 | 2 | — | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 1045000587 | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | UCRE003408 | CA | II | 3 | 1 | — | 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 | ||||||||
| 391.41A-PC | 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 | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | V262164957 | TX | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 1R1F348256K560509 |
CA ZP23343 CA 4SG1894 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9-TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | UF0O001161 | CA | II | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
JALEEW160L7305814 |
CA 36418B3 |
| 393.75C-TAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | 3181Q09GKS | NM | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 1R1F348256K560509 |
CA ZP23343 CA 4SG1894 |
| January 8, 2026 | 2434Q08D93 | NM | II | 2 | 1 | — | 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 | CA | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X5KJ294902 |
CA ZP23343 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 20, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| October 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| June 10, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| June 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · National Specialty Insurance Company |
| September 24, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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