Amber Express LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4194670 · Hammond, IN 46327 · 2195549888

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Amber Express LLC (DOT# 4194670) in Hammond, Indiana has 659 inspections on record with 525 violations and a 9.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 24 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

659 Inspections
9.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
24 Crashes
435 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 9.0%
Carrier: 9.0% (59 of 659) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.9%
Carrier: 0.9% (6 of 659) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Indiana
37% crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 525 total violations

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.

525 total violations across 659 inspections
65 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
135
Unsafe Driving
266
Hours of Service
111
Driver Fitness
4
Hazardous Materials
4
Other
5

Inspection History · 100 records

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 31 states
Level 1: 165 (25%) Level 2: 107 (16%) Level 3: 387 (59%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 US 2 1 0
03/24/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/24/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/24/2026 US 3 0 0
03/23/2026 FL 1 0 0
03/23/2026 GA 2 0 0
03/23/2026 GA 3 0 0
03/20/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/19/2026 MS 2 0 0
03/17/2026 SC 3 0 0

Crash History · 24 records

1 fatal crash
8 injury crashes
30-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-DEC-25 AL 0 0 0
27-JUN-25 MO 0 0 0
27-JUL-25 GA 0 0 0
27-JAN-26 KY 0 0 0
26-NOV-25 IA 0 1 0
26-FEB-25 MO 0 0 0
25-JUL-25 AL 0 0 0
23-JAN-25 MI 0 0 0
22-NOV-25 GA 0 0 0
20-NOV-24 IN 0 1 0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC1617117
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 Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. $1,000 09/01/2024

Fleet Profile

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 435
Drivers 435
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/14/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20260316 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 46,700,000
Address 3 141st Street, Hammond, IN 46327

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Resources

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