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Carrier profile · USDOT 272977 · MC180508 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

A M Express Inc

Escanaba, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1986
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+9 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (906) 786-0645
76
Power units
69
Drivers
88
Inspections · 24 mo
7
Crashes · 24 mo
6.4M
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 29.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
29.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 12 of 41 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.1%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 88 inspections
Crashes
7
1 fatal1 injury7 tow-away
Crash rate 0.55 per 1M mi
Total inspections
88
Driver inspections
88
Vehicle inspections
41
People injured
1
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2017)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC180508
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Arch Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Agcs Marine Insurance Company
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Old Republic Insurance Company · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
76
Power units
76
Trucks
69
Tractors owned
48
Trailers owned
69
Drivers
69
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionAutomotive Products
Annual mileage
6,412,567 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
272977
MC / docket
MC-180508
Legal name
A M Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 14, 1986
Last MCS-150
Jul 3, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
69 (69)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is A M Express Inc's USDOT number?

A M Express Inc's USDOT number is 272977 and its docket number is MC180508.

Is A M Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is A M Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 88 roadside inspections, a 29.3% vehicle and 1.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 7 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is A M Express Inc's fleet?

76 power units and 69 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 3, 2025.

What insurance does A M Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Arch Insurance Company.

Where is A M Express Inc located?

A M Express Inc is located at 3000 29TH Ave N, Escanaba, MI, 49829-9330. Phone: (906) 786-0645.

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