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AMBER EXPRESS LLC

3 141ST STREET · Hammond, IN 46327

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  • MC #1617117
  • USDOT #4194670 USDOT Active
  • 435
    Power Units
  • 435
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity 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 Oct 10, 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 173 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 115 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 114 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 101 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 101 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 56 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 38 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 19 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 31 states over the past 24 months: GA (173), TN (115), SC (114), NC (101), IL (56), FL (45), IN (38), KY (26), OH (26), WI (20), MS (19), NY (13), +19 more. Home base: Hammond, Indiana.

Safety Record

114 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 18
    Tow
  • 26
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.84 161 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.21 64 Vehicle Maintenance 2.84 114 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 5 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 6

Inspection Summary

  • 853
    Total
  • 550
    Clean
  • 303
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 124 unique codes

Critical 36

  • 392.4(a)Driver uses or is in possession of drugs1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS31× OOS×31 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 ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 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
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.7× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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 Packages1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 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 content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 24

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other35× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane8× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving7× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change4× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation41× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 1
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 1
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 1
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 1

Hours of Service 23

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× 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 Time4× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× 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 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (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)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner29× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× 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.4× 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.4× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× 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
  • 395.22H2-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 official2× 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 malfunctions2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 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 carrier1× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 37

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6

Hazardous Materials 3

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
AMBER EXPRESS LLC
3 141ST STREET
HAMMOND, IN 46327
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

Other entries in the FMCSA database that share data with this carrier — name, phone, or address overlap. Worth a closer look during vetting.

Same physical address 2

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
BULLPEN EXPRESS INC
Legally BJT EXPRESS INC
Hammond, IN
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:4054055454211337564
A EXPRESS LLC
Hammond, IN
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:454516256054210065

Same phone number 2

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
A EXPRESS LLC
Hammond, IN
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:454516256054210065
AVENTA EXPRESS LLC
Markham, IL
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:808017790204498005

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
TRUCKING COMPANY
Legally AMBER EXPRESS LLC
Pottstown, PA
USDOT Active Not Authorized111092503138287

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