HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3427876-ams-carriers-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
AMS CARRIERS LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- No active liability insurance in the last known dataPolicies on file as of May 14, 2026 have been cancelled since. A replacement may have been filed; confirm on Motus.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (714) 247-9230, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1109831.
- 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) | MC1109831 | Primary | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA Policy CAR0400000363 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 10, 2026 | Cancelled Jun 10, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1109831 | Primary | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA Policy CAR0400000363 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 11, 2026 | Cancelled Jun 10, 2026 |
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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 18 · California avg 19.8%
9 of 21 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | 14 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | NM | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Mar 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | 10 | No |
| Jan 9, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | NM | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-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
65 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 97 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 7 | 64.6% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 10 | 21.5% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | 10.8% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 3.1% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 7 | 7 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958AELD | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 | San Diego, CA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3427876 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1109831 |
| Legal name | AMS CARRIERS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 400,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 17, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | May 13, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 13, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherDry Goods
Questions about AMS CARRIERS LLC
What does AMS CARRIERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1109831: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about AMS CARRIERS LLC 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 AMS CARRIERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3427876. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (714) 247-9230, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1109831, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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