HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/272977-a-m-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
A M EXPRESS INC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (906) 786-0645, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC180508.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC180508 | — | AGCS Marine Insurance Company Policy MZI93024189 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Oct 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC180508 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT6012007 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC180508 | — | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MSA 1157449 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 7, 1998 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
13 of 45 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 94 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | WI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MI | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
70 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 95 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 15 | 51.4% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | 30.0% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | 15.7% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 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 | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 3 | 0 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 2 | 2 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922DMOVE | 2 | 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 Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | Dunbar, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Nelson Twp, MI | 1 | 0 |
| May 28, 2025 | St Joseph Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Plymouth (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Escanaba, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Meeme, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 10, 2024 | Plymouth (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 272977 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC180508 |
| Legal name | A M EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 76 |
| Drivers | 69 |
| Annual mileage | 6,412,567 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 3, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | May 14, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 3, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherAutomotive Products
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 A M EXPRESS INC
What does A M EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC180508: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about A M EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking A M EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 272977. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (906) 786-0645, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC180508, 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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