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Freight Carrier · Opa Locka, FL

NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES

Name: NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES
Address: 160 ALI-BABA AVENUE, OPA LOCKA, FL, 33054, US
Telephone: (305) 455-1150

160 ALI-BABA AVENUE · Opa Locka, FL 33054

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(305) 455-1150 Tap to call

MC #494689
USDOT #1284430 USDOT Active

200
Power Units
220
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES is a Opa Locka, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 200 truck(s) in their fleet and 220 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-494689 and their USDOT number is 1284430.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/30/2025 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/30/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 39,500,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

83 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
3
Injury
8
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.41 84 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.34 32 Vehicle Maintenance 4.28 92 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 7

Inspection Summary

445
Total
256
Clean
189
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 120 unique codes

Critical 39

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS24× OOS×23 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.122B-CPRPaper Rolls - Improper securement of paper rolls transported with eyes vertical in a sided vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.3× OOS×3 SW 4
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 Assessment2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver 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 Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRMSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-VFCVan/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 20

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× 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, other14× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation11× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers7× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 21

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 Time2× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier3× SW 3
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official3× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 40

393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× SW 2
393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting2× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES
160 ALI-BABA AVENUE
OPA LOCKA, FL 33054

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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NORTH AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 120 unique codes

Critical 39

Unsafe Driving 20

Hours of Service 21

Vehicle Maintenance 40

Locations

Location on Map

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