HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/121384-american-promotional-events-inc-east/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST
Doing business as TNT FIREWORKS
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (256) 764-6131, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC383939.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC383939 | Primary | EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy SI8CA00012-131 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 54 · Alabama avg 25.6%
0 of 62 · Alabama avg 4.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 20 states and provinces, 24 months
- SC 14 22.6%
- MI 7 11.3%
- PA 4 6.5%
- FL 4 6.5%
- GA 3 4.8%
- IA 3 4.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 59
55 straight trucks · 4 tractors
Freightliner 31International 20Hino 6Peterbilt 1Volvo 1
441 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 2
2 semi-trailers
Utility 1Wabash 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Tnt Fireworks 28TNT 3Walmart 2Meijer 1Costco 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | GA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2026 | SC | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Alabama average covers 33,269 vehicle and 59,642 driver inspections of all Alabama-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
34 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 39 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 14 | 5 | 41.2% | 0.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 20.6% | 72.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 17.6% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 17.6% | 12.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity unde Load Securement - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177834AHMC | 3 | 3 |
| HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172516C1HMPMC | 3 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| No or improper shipping papers (carrier) Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817A | 1 | 1 |
| No placards/markings when required Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823A | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLNP | 1 | 0 |
| Shipping paper accessibility Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Lexington, KY | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Middlesex Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Dearborn, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 121384 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC383939 |
| Legal name | AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST |
| DBA name | TNT FIREWORKS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 441 |
| Drivers | 130 |
| Annual mileage | 2,385,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 7, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @tntfireworks.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
ChemicalsOtherFireworks, Novelties
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST
What does AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST (MC383939), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS INC--EAST?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 121384. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (256) 764-6131, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC383939, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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