Freight Carrier · Homestead, FL

AMERICAN TRANSPORTS EXPRESS LLC

1810 SE 18 TH TER · Homestead, FL 33035

Authorized: Property
(786) 481-2060 Tap to call
  • MC #957026
  • USDOT #2858092 USDOT Active
  • 14
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

AMERICAN TRANSPORTS EXPRESS LLC is a Homestead, FL freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Florida. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-957026 and their USDOT number is 2858092.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/05/2026 · last updated May 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 813,945 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 25 states over the past 24 months: FL (14), NC (6), LA (6), TX (5), MS (4), GA (4), TN (3), PA (2), MD (2), AL (2), AZ (1), SC (1), +13 more. Home base: Homestead, Florida.

Safety Record

31 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.28 9 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 2.62 18 Vehicle Maintenance 9.78 26 Drugs / Alcohol 0.09 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.43 3

Inspection Summary

  • 63
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 40
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 67 unique codes

Critical 15

  • 392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×2 SW 5
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: SW 5
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 34

  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.203D-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab seat not securely fastened SW 2
  • 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
AMERICAN TRANSPORTS EXPRESS LLC
1810 SE 18 TH TER
HOMESTEAD, FL 33035
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map