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ARMANDO S MEDEROS
DBA: Ams Transport
San Luis, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 716653 · MC 331015
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-331015 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC331015
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA987336968
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
716653
MC Number
MC-331015
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 2, 1997
Authority Granted
May 17, 2019
Annual Mileage
124,156 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1600 Los Olivos Dr, San Luis, AZ 85366
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Armando Salgado Mederos
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeatU.S. MailWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
AZ1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25307U039903 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1LJ403598 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2026 | UFJK001426 | CA, CA | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1LJ403598 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AN04594 AZ 70A0JJ |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 29, 2025 | NEAK002352 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 15 | 4 | ALPINE FRESH INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AL11468 AZ 70A0JJ |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | OOSState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 20, 2025 | UD8G000224 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | — | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AL11468 AZ 70A0JJ |
| March 12, 2025 | NDUF006341 | CASTAIC IF, CA | II | 1 | — | EARTHBOUND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AL11468 AZ 70A0JJ |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | UH38000531 | NORTH CAJON SCALES, CA | II | 1 | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AL11468 AZ 70A0JJ |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| April 9, 2024 | 5146O2S2B4 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 2 | — | KINEXCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AL11468 AZ 70A0JJ |
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 6, 2024 | 5925000075 | BUCKEYE AZ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AL11468 AZ 70A0JJ |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| November 14, 2023 | ND4O003987 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | I | 3 | — | EARTHBOUND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5DSBS6601 1UYVS25307U039903 |
AZ AL11468 AZ 70A0JJ |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR FARMS | 2 | March 20, 2025 |
| EARTHBOUND | 2 | March 12, 2025 |
| ALPINE FRESH INC | 1 | April 29, 2025 |
| KINEXCO | 1 | April 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 6, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 7, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 27, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 6, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2019 | GRANTED | Enterprise |
| October 22, 2018 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 5, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 24, 1998 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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