American Express Freight Inc (USDOT 2989027)
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4
Crashes · 24 mo
0
Fatal · 24 mo
$750K
Insurance limit on file
American Express Freight Inc (USDOT 2989027) carries a maintenance-skeleton profile built on a high violation volume and a cross-category spread of regulatory infractions recorded over the past 24 months. The carrier's 69 violations on file span unsafe-driving, hours-of-service, and controlled-substances categories — a range that extends well beyond the mechanical defect violations typical of a pure maintenance concern and places this carrier among the more broadly cited fleets in federal oversight records. On the maintenance dimension specifically, American Express Freight Inc ranks in the 68th percentile for maintenance violations, meaning its maintenance-related citation rate exceeds that of a substantial majority of comparable carriers in the FMCSA database.
The crash record associated with USDOT 2989027 shows four total crashes, none involving fatalities, with two injuries reported across those events. One of the four crashes occurred during nighttime hours, representing 25 percent of the total crash count. While the crash volume is modest in absolute terms, the combination of four recorded incidents and a violation log of 69 citations across multiple enforcement categories reflects a federal safety file with notable breadth for a carrier of this profile. Separately, FMCSA records flag the carrier as underinsured, with a $750,000 liability limit on file alongside the four crashes and two reported injuries; the underinsured designation is based on FMCSA filing requirements applicable to this carrier's operation type.
If you were injured in a crash involving American Express Freight Inc, the federal safety record summarized here — including the carrier's violation history and crash data — may be relevant to your legal situation. Speaking with an attorney who handles commercial trucking cases can help you understand your options and whether this record bears on your claim. Legal consultations in these matters are typically available at no upfront cost, and time limits apply to injury claims, so reaching out promptly is advisable.
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USDOT 2989027 · American Express Freight Inc
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Trailing 24-month federal record
Recent severe & fatal incidents — American Express Freight Inc
This carrier's trailing 24-month federal crash record. The cards below surface the most severe incidents; the full record of individual incidents follows. This is a records list, not a total.
Individual incident record
| Date | State | County | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Away | FMCSA Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | OH | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Feb 15, 2025 | PA | — | Property damage | 0 | 0 | Yes | SAFER → |
| Oct 3, 2024 | IL | — | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes | SAFER → |
Feb 16, 2025
- State
- OH
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Feb 15, 2025
- State
- PA
- County
- —
- Severity
- Property damage
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Oct 3, 2024
- State
- IL
- County
- —
- Severity
- Injury
- Fatalities
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Tow-Away
- Yes
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Crash File (manual) · Data snapshot May 12, 2026. Each crash record is individually verifiable via FMCSA SAFER.
Federal violation record — 69 violations recorded in the trailing 24-month inspection window; categories at or above the 80th percentile: hours-of-service, controlled substances, unsafe driving. Source: FMCSA SMS BASIC.
Night-driving crash pattern
Night-driving analysis: insufficient crash sample (N < 5).
Pattern detection requires at least 5 documented crashes in the past 5-year window.
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