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Carrier profile · USDOT 272977 · MC-180508 · Updated 07/25/2026

A M EXPRESS INC

76 power unitsavg 6 yrNational · 19 statesESCANABA, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-180508 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksamexpressinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
76Power units
52 observed · MCS-150
68Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(906) 786-0645Email dispatchsafety@amexpressinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-25

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority40 yr active
since 1986
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
7 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

76 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

6 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 40-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is A M EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is A M EXPRESS INC safe to load? A M EXPRESS INC (USDOT 272977, MC-180508) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ESCANABA, MI, operating 76 power units and 69 drivers. Operating authority has been active 40 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 117 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-25.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-25
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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 motor carrier number is MC-180508.

Is A M EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-25, A M EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is A M EXPRESS INC's safety record?

A M EXPRESS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 117 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is A M EXPRESS INC's fleet?

A M EXPRESS INC operates 76 power units and 69 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is A M EXPRESS INC based?

A M EXPRESS INC is based in ESCANABA, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.