AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD, DOT #3316738 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in GALION, Ohio (USDOT #3316738). As of 2026-10-16T14:55:03.290Z, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 60/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 22 recent inspection(s) and 37 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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60/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 7 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
CIS subtotal normalizes 3 publicly-available FMCSA components (Safety Rating + Inspection Pass Rate + OOS Rate) to a 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public Socrata datasets and the SMS portal at ai.fmcsa.dot.gov is not crawlable at scale, so we surface a transparent "Not measured" rather than fabricate a score component. Carriers with a Compliance Review on record may have published BASIC data on the SAFER snapshot for that DOT.
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD: GALION, Ohio Trucking Company
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD is a mid-size fleet operating out of GALION, Ohio with USDOT number 3316738. The company operates 26 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 60/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD has undergone 22 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 31.8%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 4.5%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD carries 37 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated 20260626. Across 22 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 11 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 60/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
A CIS score of 60 places AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD in the Moderate Risk category. While not in immediate danger of targeted enforcement, there are areas for improvement. Common issues at this level include inconsistent driver qualification file maintenance, lapsed vehicle inspection schedules, or minor CSA BASIC score creep.
Ohio Trucking Compliance: GALION Area Carriers
Motor carriers operating in Ohio must comply with both federal FMCSA regulations and state-specific transportation requirements. The GALION, OH corridor is monitored by FMCSA field offices and state highway patrol units conducting roadside inspections. Carriers based in GALION should ensure driver qualification files, vehicle inspection reports, and hours-of-service records are current and audit-ready at all times.
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Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 11 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 15 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 140,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 26 straight trucks, 2 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 1 CDL-holding driver on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across West Virginia (11), Kentucky (8), Michigan (2). The concentration in West Virginia is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD Compares to the National Average
Across the 22 recorded inspections, AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD's 31.8% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 4.5% driver out-of-service rate sits slightly below the 2024 national average of 5.51%. Vehicle OOS-rate variance is the strongest predictor of Vehicle Maintenance BASIC scores in CSA; driver OOS-rate variance is the strongest predictor of Hours-of-Service Compliance + Driver Fitness BASIC scores.
FMCSA's intervention thresholds (the percentile bands that trigger investigator outreach) are roughly 65th percentile for non-passenger non-hazmat carriers (75th for hazmat, 70th for passenger) on each BASIC. Carriers that consistently sit above the national average across multiple BASICs accumulate intervention risk faster than carriers with mixed performance. A single high BASIC alone rarely triggers enforcement; sustained over-threshold performance does.
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Recent DOT Inspections: AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-04 | MI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-11-20 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-10-23 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-24 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-19 | WV | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-10 | WV | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-20 | WV | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-20 | WV | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD
What is AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD's FMCSA safety rating?
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD (USDOT #3316738) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 60/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD operates 26 power unit(s) and 26 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD based?
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in GALION, Ohio, under USDOT number 3316738.
What is AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 22 recent DOT inspection(s) and 37 recorded violation(s) for AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD (USDOT #3316738), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD scores 60/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like AM COMMUNICATIONS LTD is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: 2026-10-16T14:55:03.290Z. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile