Amber Cargo Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Helena, MT.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 10 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 10 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 83% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 94% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 88% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61% | 83% | Around peer average |
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 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | OH | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 25, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0.33 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.87 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2.82 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.59 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 12 states. Top state OH accounts for 13% of activity. Activity outside home state (MT): 100%.
+7 other states with fewer inspections
| 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| GA |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | MN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 29, 2025 | MS | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| May 14, 2025 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| May 13, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | US | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 39111B2S | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Hi | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 3922SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Unsafe Driving | — |
| May 14, 2025 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3927A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3928 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 39311 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 393201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 39347A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 39395A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 3958ANONELD | No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |