Freight Carrier · East Helena, MT

AMBER CARGO LLC

704 E RIGGS ST · East Helena, MT 59635

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(773) 234-6307 Tap to call
  • MC #1316646
  • USDOT #3730442 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

AMBER CARGO LLC is a East Helena, MT freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Montana. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1316646 and their USDOT number is 3730442.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/07/2026 · last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,000,000 (2024)

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 — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 24 states over the past 24 months: GA (4), MS (4), FL (3), CA (3), IL (3), AL (2), AR (2), NC (2), NM (2), OH (2), US (1), PA (1), +12 more. Home base: East Helena, Montana.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 12, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.03 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.87 8 Vehicle Maintenance 4.92 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 2

Inspection Summary

  • 41
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 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 Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Brake drum with external crack or crack that opens upon application1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× 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 malfunctions1× 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 official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.76Sleeper berth requirement violations1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame1× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
AMBER CARGO LLC
704 E RIGGS ST
EAST HELENA, MT 59635
Mailing Address
AMBER CARGO LLC
2435 PRESIDENTIAL WAY APT F
WEST PALM BCH, FL 33401-1311

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