Freight Carrier · Escanaba, MI

A M EXPRESS INC

3000 29TH AVE N · Escanaba, MI 49829-9330

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #180508
  • USDOT #272977 USDOT Active
  • 76
    Power Units
  • 69
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

A M EXPRESS INC is a Escanaba, MI freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 76 truck(s) in their fleet and 69 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-180508 and their USDOT number is 272977.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/03/2025 · last updated Aug 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/03/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,412,567 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: MI (31), WI (13), TN (5), OH (4), MO (4), IL (4), IA (3), IN (3), MT (2), NY (2), CO (2), PA (2), +7 more. Home base: Escanaba, Michigan.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 5
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.77 21 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.23 8 Vehicle Maintenance 3.87 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.17 1

Inspection Summary

  • 84
    Total
  • 38
    Clean
  • 46
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 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×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. 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 certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 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-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving 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

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
A M EXPRESS INC
3000 29TH AVE N
ESCANABA, MI 49829-9330
Mailing Address
A M EXPRESS INC
3000 29TH AVENUE NORTH
ESCANABA, MI 49829-0721

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