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AMAO TRANSPORTATION LLC
Lehi, UT
CarrierChk vetting signal
Out of service
FMCSA order: 90 day failure to pay fine
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3609014 · MC 1228620
Conditional
Active 3 yrs · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1228620 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
13 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Out of Service Order
FMCSA has placed this carrier out of service since December 28, 2024. FMCSA's stated reason: 90 day failure to pay fine. It may not legally operate. Do not tender freight to this carrier until the order is lifted.
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
- Operating authority active 3 yrs since reinstatement on September 14, 2023; first granted June 23, 2021 (5 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1228620
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3609014
MC Number
MC-1228620
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 28, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 9, 2021
Authority First Granted
June 23, 2021
Authority Reinstated
September 14, 2023
Annual Mileage
522,852 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3206 W Prairie Grass Dr, Lehi, UT 84045
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Chinweotito Otuonye
Cargo Types
Motor Vehicles
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
19
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ3
UT2
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1W9H8532XFH157540 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRHLXNG230855 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7KN903949 | 3 | 1 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 5SHFE4732LB000405 | 2 | 2 |
| Kaufman | — | 5SHFE4732LB000663 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 1004700172 | FLAGSTAFF AZ | III | 3 | 1 | CAR MAX | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRHLXNG230855 5SHFE4732LB000405 |
UT A051524 UT A540684 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | 1006300393 | LITTLEFIELD AZ | II | 13 | 7 | NO NAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRHLXNG230855 5SHFE4732LB000405 |
UT A051524 UT A540694 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| September 10, 2024 | 24BU001087 | WEST HAVEN UT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4NC9EH7KN903949 1W9H8532XFH157540 |
UT A059475 OH TRM6825 |
| August 30, 2024 | 24NZ001472 | WENDOVER UT | III | 2 | 1 | AUTO NET CONNECT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MONROE MOT |
4V4NC9EH7KN903949 1W9H8532XFH157540 |
UT A059475 UT TEMP |
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 17, 2024 | XE01600360 | CASA GRANDE AZ | II | 13 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C63RRHLXNG230855 5SHFE4732LB000663 |
TX 4154K09 UT A539399 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 4, 2024 | UEFO000279 | RAINBOW IF, CA | III | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRLR |
4V4NC9EH7KN903949 1W9H8532XFH157540 |
UT A050379 OH TRM6825 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 30, 2023 | 0039000034 | FEDERAL WAY WA | III | 1 | — | AUTOMAS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO UNKNOWN |
3HSDJAPR8HN412038 5E0AX13494G005389 |
UT A058208 IA FV6682 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| December 20, 2023 | PF08404774 | CORTEZ POE, CO | I | 11 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRLR |
4V4NC9EH7KN903949 1W9H8532XFH157540 |
UT A050379 OH TRM6825 |
| 393.45PC | OOSBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 22, 2023 | 4304N928XT | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 1 | — | AMAO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTL TRLR |
3HSDJAPR8HN412038 5E0AX13494G005389 |
UT A058208 IA FV6682 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 17, 2023 | 24WC000048 | ST GEORGE PORT OF ENTRY SB, UT | III | 4 | 1 | ACERTUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTL TRLR |
3HSDJAPR8HN412038 5E0AX13494G005389 |
UT A058208 — |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACERTUS | 2 | November 17, 2023 |
| CAR MAX | 1 | May 31, 2025 |
| NO NAME | 1 | May 28, 2025 |
| AUTO NET CONNECT | 1 | August 30, 2024 |
| AUTOMAS LLC | 1 | December 30, 2023 |
| STRONG VOLKSWAGON | 1 | October 11, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 28, 2024 | OUT OF SERVICE | Common Carrier |
| December 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 5, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 23, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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