FMCSA Carrier Profile
AMS EXPRESS LLC
Anchorage, AK
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 11 months
Authority
Active
MC-1662869 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1662869
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 0001251265
UMIALIK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 1050110 02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$3,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4235293
MC Number
MC-1662869
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 3, 2024
Authority Granted
August 29, 2025
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4025 W 50th Ste 4, Anchorage, AK 99502
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joe Austerman
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Out-of-Service Rate
37.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (69.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | AK | Level I — Full | ISUZU · 54DC4W1B4JS810138 | 1 | Passed |
| June 3, 2026 | AK | Level I — Full | ISUZU · 54DC4W1B4JS810138 | 3 | Passed |
| April 30, 2026 | AK | Level II — Walk-Around | ISUZU · 54DC4W1B4JS810138 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| April 9, 2026 | AK | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMMLXGH379427 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| February 4, 2026 | AK | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMMLXGH379427 | 1 | Passed |
| July 17, 2025 | US | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMMLXGH379427 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 26, 2025 | AK | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMMLXGH379427 | 4 | Passed |
| October 8, 2024 | AK | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMMLXGH379427 | 2 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AK7
US1
Equipment on Record (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck | 1HTMMMMLXGH379427 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) | 54DC4W1B4JS810138 | 3 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 22, 2024 | WITHDRAWN | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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