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A M EXPRESS INC

3000 29TH AVENUE NORTH · Escanaba, MI 49829-0721

Authorized: Property
(906) 786-0645 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

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Home base   Based in Escanaba, Michigan. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.07 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.89 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.3 1

Inspection Summary

  • 77
    Total
  • 33
    Clean
  • 44
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged2× SW 7
  • 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 affected1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 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
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
A M EXPRESS INC
3000 29TH AVENUE NORTH
ESCANABA, MI 49829-0721
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
VOGT TRANSPORTATION BROKERS
Legally A M EXPRESS INC
Gladstone, MI
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—2168502220837

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