Amber Express LLC
USDOT 4194670 · MC-1617117 · Hammond, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Amber Express LLC is a company based in Hammond, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 435 power units and 435 drivers, which ranks it #35 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 853 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 18.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 31 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 1 fatality, 31 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Amber Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4194670 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1617117 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3 141St Street, Hammond, IN 46327 |
| Phone | (219) 554-9888 |
| First registered | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4194670.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 435 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 1,087 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 46,700,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 107,356 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 435 CDL drivers; 435 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Amber Express LLC | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.6% | 18.3% | 19.0% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 53% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 71% higher than average |
| Inspections | 853 | 853 with a driver check, 338 with a vehicle check, 421 BASIC violations recorded, 18 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Hammond
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJT Express Inc USDOT 1337564 | Hammond | 405 | 405 | 324 | 16.4% | 29 |
| Mid Group Inc USDOT 3605263 | Hammond | 176 | 88 | 208 | 35.4% | 5 |
| BF Prime LLC USDOT 3462417 | Hammond | 144 | 144 | 209 | 34.0% | 12 |
| Milsped Freight LLC USDOT 3187195 | Hammond | 136 | 118 | 214 | 27.3% | 15 |
| Illini State Trucking Co USDOT 257062 | Hammond | 125 | 97 | 66 | 45.2% | 11 |
| Dab Carrier Group Inc USDOT 3493892 | Hammond | 91 | 87 | 264 | 21.7% | 12 |
| United Transport Inc USDOT 1761786 | Hammond | 83 | 83 | 247 | 34.5% | 6 |
| TC Transport Inc USDOT 730748 | Hammond | 77 | 59 | 58 | 36.8% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Amber Express LLC?
Amber Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 4194670 and operating authority MC-1617117.
How many trucks does Amber Express LLC have?
It reports 435 power units (435 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,087 trailers, with 435 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 16, 2026).
Where is Amber Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Hammond, Indiana 46327.
What is the out-of-service rate of Amber Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 18.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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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.