Amber Cargo LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3730442 · Helena, MT 59602 · 7732346307

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/10/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Amber Cargo LLC (DOT# 3730442) in Helena, Montana has 15 inspections on record with 22 violations and a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

15 Inspections
6.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
10 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 6.7%
Carrier: 6.7% (1 of 15) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 13.3%
Carrier: 13.3% (2 of 15) National: 6.4%
71% OOS rate better than 71% of carriers in Montana
18% crash rate better than 18% of carriers in Montana

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

22 total violations across 15 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
6
Unsafe Driving
9
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 11 states
Level 1: 5 (33%) Level 2: 3 (20%) Level 3: 7 (47%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/10/2026 WA 2 0 1
01/08/2026 OH 3 0 0
11/25/2025 NC 2 0 0
09/30/2025 FL 3 0 0
09/25/2025 GA 3 0 0
05/29/2025 MS 2 0 0
05/14/2025 PA 1 0 0
05/13/2025 NC 3 0 0
04/29/2025 US 1 0 0
04/23/2025 IL 1 1 1

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1316646
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Accelerant Specialty Insurance Company $1,000 12/23/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 10
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/24/2021
MCS-150 Filed 20260206 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,000,000
Address 1450 Ray Rd, Helena, MT 59602