Freight Carrier · Hammond, IN
AMBER EXPRESS LLC
3 141ST STREET · Hammond, IN 46327
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(219) 554-9888
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- MC #1617117
- USDOT #4194670 USDOT Active
- 435Power Units
- 435Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
AMBER EXPRESS LLC is a Hammond, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 435 truck(s) in their fleet and 435 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1617117 and their USDOT number is 4194670.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/16/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 03/16/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 46,700,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 31 states over the past 24 months: GA (163), SC (104), TN (102), NC (92), IL (53), FL (39), IN (39), OH (25), WI (24), KY (22), MS (15), MO (13), +19 more. Home base: Hammond, Indiana.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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1Fatal
- 8Injury
- 18Tow
- 27Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.88
152
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.26
72
Vehicle Maintenance
2.96
109
Drugs / Alcohol
0.05
5
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.03
5
Inspection Summary
- 795Total
- 505Clean
- 290With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 130 unique codes
Critical 33
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.
- 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.
- 392.4(a)Driver uses or is in possession of drugs
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.
- 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches
- 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 26
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 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
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2FCFollowing too close
- 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way
- 392.2YFailure to yield right of way
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required
- 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 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
- 392.2YFailure to yield right of way
Hours of Service 24
- 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
- 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
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
- 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 minutes
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 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.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 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.
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 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 official
- 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 malfunctions
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 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.
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 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 carrier
Vehicle Maintenance 43
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
Hazardous Materials 3
- 172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.
- 172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).
- 172.201A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM
Driver Fitness 1
- 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries
Locations
Physical Address
AMBER EXPRESS LLC3 141ST STREET
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Mailing Address
Same as physical.