A M Express Inc
USDOT 272977 · MC-180508 · Escanaba, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
A M Express Inc is a corporation based in Escanaba, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 69 drivers, which ranks it #205 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 90 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 7 tow-away), or 9.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | A M Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 272977 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-180508 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3000 29Th Ave N, Escanaba, MI 49829 |
| Phone | (906) 786-0645 |
| First registered | May 14, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 272977.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 69 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 48 | 144 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,412,567 miles reported for 2024 – about 84,376 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 44% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 69 CDL drivers; 69 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | A M Express Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 63% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 67% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.2 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 94% higher than average |
| Inspections | 90 | 90 with a driver check, 42 with a vehicle check, 70 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 3, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of A M Express Inc?
A M Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 272977 and operating authority MC-180508.
How many trucks does A M Express Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (76 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 192 trailers, with 69 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 3, 2025).
Where is A M Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Escanaba, Michigan 49829.
What is the out-of-service rate of A M Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.