DBA: Tnt Fireworks
American Promotional Events Inc--East is an active interstate carrier based in Florence, AL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 1 | 0 | 272 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 25 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 93 |
| Total Power Units | 299 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 299 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35% | 91% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 82% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29% | 81% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 26 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 14 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | IA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 3 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0.18 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.30 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0.61 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 23 states. Top state SC accounts for 21% of activity. Activity outside home state (AL): 100%.
+18 other states with fewer inspections
| 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 |
| MS |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | MI | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | NJ | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | 172301A1 | No proper shipping name and/or ID# marking on non-bulk package | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 172400A | Package or containment device not labeled as required | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 17324C | Packaging not authorized by the Hazardous Materials Regulations | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 177817A | No or improper shipping papers (carrier) | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 177817E | Shipping paper accessibility | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 177823A | No placards/markings when required | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 177834AHMC | HM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity unde | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 172516C1HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s). | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |