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AMES CONSTRUCTION INC

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Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 02/02/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 05/24/2023)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 10.8 23.2
Driver 0.9 6.4
Hazmat 0.0 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 02/02/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property No
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.56 Not Public 0.12 1.57 0 Not Public 0.04
On-Road Performance Detail
13
9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
328.7
Straight Carrier
Not Public
120
4
101-500 relevant driver inspections
65
15
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
120
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
120
1
101-500 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 45

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 2 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2FC Following too close 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation. 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. 5 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit. 2 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the informaiton. 2 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.3AII Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV. 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.110B2II-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet. 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.130B-CHVE Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles. 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.13(d)(2) Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.205A-WRC Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. 3 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(2) CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.87A-FPLA Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
172.202A2-HMSPS HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required. 1 0 3 HM Compliance
172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter. 1 0 5 HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 120

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
12/17/2025 CAUF7E001365 CA 30884Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/24/2025 CO1691710667 CO PAR9942 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/21/2025 UT25KD001390 UT 3DBH7 UT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/11/2025 COM000750096 CO CDWN79 CO TRUCK TRACTOR   3
10/30/2025 NC0006814027 NC PAU8773 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
10/27/2025 MN0263000969 MN 4578PZA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.205A-WRC Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked 2  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
10/15/2025 COM000750087 CO CDWN79 CO TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
9/30/2025 CAUDB7011350 CA 60135Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
9/26/2025 NC0006801961 NC 3937PZAT MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/15/2025 AZ6331000077 AZ PZB7015 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/12/2025 CAUD0W008884 CA 0148PZA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
9/5/2025 MN0568000676 MN PZA6478 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/4/2025 NM5944P6VBKT NM PAK3927 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/2/2025 UT25CW001569 UT PZA4997 UT TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone 10  
8/13/2025 NC0006787029 NC PZA6873X MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/11/2025 UT25RN001479 UT 2830PRA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
8/6/2025 AZ6517000017 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/5/2025 AZ5568000373 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
8/4/2025 AZ1103900058 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
7/18/2025 NC0006777937 NC PZA6873 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
7/16/2025 UT25RN001451 UT 3CVZ0 UT STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
7/8/2025 IA000P14HZ59 IA PAV0797 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55(d)(2) CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab 4  
392.2FC Following too close 5  
6/12/2025 UT25CC001466 UT 4ETF2 UT STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/29/2025 IL4068530285 IL 4115PZA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/21/2025 UT25LG002015 UT 0FNC3 UT STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/20/2025 UT25JJ001900 UT 3CVZ0 UT STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/12/2025 AZ1046300092 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/6/2025 MN0092000443 MN 7041PRA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/3/2025 CAUD0W008543 CA 62675X3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/3/2025 CAUD0W008544 CA 30885Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/3/2025 CAUD0W008545 CA 60135Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/3/2025 CAUD0W008546 CA 30886Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/3/2025 CAUD0W008547 CA 0148PZA MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/23/2025 UT25RY001623 UT 3CVZ0 UT STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.201B-FR Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing 2  
4/10/2025 CAUBWL000585 CA 30880Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 10  
4/9/2025 MN0582000406 MN PAU9338 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/8/2025 WYPCRR000164 WY PZA6872 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns 1  
393.110B2II-C Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
4/7/2025 TXV251839559 TX DSWE63 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
4/4/2025 UT25BC001422 UT 3DBH7 UT TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/1/2025 NC0006743762 NC 7051PRA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
3/24/2025 MN1618000441 MN PZA9754 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/12/2025 NC0006737561 NC PAU8773 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
3/10/2025 MN1671000577 MN PAU9339 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.3AII Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes 7  
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
2/27/2025 NC0006732720 NC DEVC02 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
2/5/2025 CO1378530755 CO PAR9942 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
2/1/2025 CAUD0W008132 CA 30885Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/1/2025 CAUD0W008133 CA 30886Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/1/2025 CAUD0W008134 CA 62675X3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/1/2025 CAUD0W008135 CA 60135Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
2/1/2025 CAUD0W008136 CA 0148PZA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
1/22/2025 AZ7003000107 AZ PAS3517 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/21/2025 NV7323028376 NV 9372PRA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
1/21/2025 AZ6331000052 AZ PAS3517 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/20/2025 AZ7751000249 AZ PAS3517 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/10/2025 AZ1085900045 AZ 0ZA4997 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/10/2025 AZ1085900044 AZ PAS3517 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/9/2025 AZ1012500136 AZ PZA4997 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/9/2025 AZ1012500137 AZ PAS3517 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/8/2025 AZ1032300198 AZ PZA4997 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/8/2025 AZ1032300197 AZ PAS3517 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   2
12/18/2024 OKG706155465 OK CZIH93 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
12/17/2024 NV7058028606 NV 5068A9 NV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/14/2024 NV7217028321 NV 114334P NV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/11/2024 NDTR88006926 ND PZA9754 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/7/2024 NDTR82001586 ND PAV0796 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8(e)(1)PC HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS 7  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
11/6/2024 CAUD0W007896 CA 0148PZA MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/6/2024 CAUD0W007898 CA 30886Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/6/2024 CAUD0W007899 CA 60135Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/6/2024 CAUD0W007897 CA 30885Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/4/2024 MN0263000442 MN 7048PRA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
10/28/2024 OKG706155365 OK PAK3927 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/17/2024 MN0568000260 MN PAU9338 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
9/11/2024 NC0006684951 NC 2885PZA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/10/2024 NDHP41000450 ND PAV0796 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/6/2024 CO1163480024 CO CKWV96 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
8/2/2024 CAUD0W007554 CA BRN851 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/2/2024 CAUD0W007555 CA 30885Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/2/2024 CAUD0W007556 CA 62675X3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/2/2024 CAUD0W007557 CA 30886Z3 CA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/2/2024 UT24CW001154 UT 9373PRA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.43DBMA Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
8/2/2024 CAUD0W007561 CA 0148PZA MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/31/2024 MN0263000278 MN PAU9338 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
7/19/2024 AZ1076800017 AZ PAV4921 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/16/2024 CAUCSF001303 CA BRN851 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/9/2024 CO1378530310 CO PAS6196 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/26/2024 SD5470001759 SD PAV0796 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/22/2024 NC0006660311 NC PZA6478 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/20/2024 AZ1085900016 AZ PZA4997 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/20/2024 AZ1085900017 AZ PAS7468 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/18/2024 AZ7751000121 AZ PAV4921 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/18/2024 AZ7751000120 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/13/2024 CO1623340303 CO PZA6872 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.130B-CHVE Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
6/13/2024 CO0028560287 CO DLL473 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
172.516C6-HMPMC HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red 5  
6/5/2024 WYPTRR001317 WY PZA6872 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/30/2024 NC0006653205 NC 6934PRA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/23/2024 CANC2K007726 CA 0148PZA MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
5/21/2024 NC0006649460 NC 1936PZA MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/21/2024 CO0784450342 CO PAU8774 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
5/14/2024 WYPDJB000017 WY PAK3927 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/7/2024 CO1318770008 CO DLL473 CO STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/24/2024 AZXC27280191 AZ 0148PZA MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
4/17/2024 AZ1033200009 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/11/2024 VA5639000296 VA PRZ1817 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
172.202A2-HMSPS HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required. 3  
4/8/2024 IA000P14PGPD IA PAT6989 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
4/5/2024 CO1623340187 CO PAS8578 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/1/2024 UT24CC000084 UT PZA2476 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.13(d)(2) Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 3  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
4/1/2024 VA8192000011 VA PRZ1817 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
3/29/2024 WYPJTG000244 WY PAS0205 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/26/2024 AZ1096800006 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/19/2024 AZ1065400006 AZ PZA4997 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
3/15/2024 NET137001186 NE 3239STW MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/13/2024 AZXE01600247 AZ PAN5675 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.87A-FPLA Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required 1  
2/19/2024 MOW164000097 MO PAU9340 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
1/17/2024 NM5944O0HDKR NM PAR9942 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/15/2024 AZ1085400002 AZ PAV4921 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/15/2024 AZ1085400003 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/11/2024 AZ1025800003 AZ PAV4921 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/11/2024 AZ1025800002 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/9/2024 AZ1129000020 AZ PZA0687 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/9/2024 AZ1129000021 AZ PAV4921 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1

Report Vehicle Crash
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM
6/2/2024 MO0000109616 MO YBA5490 MN 0 1 Yes No
6/2/2024 MO0000109616 MO UNK UK 0 1 Yes No

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 4

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
2/26/2025 NC0108033025 NC PAS3520 MN 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
10/10/2024 CA8602403395 CA GJA65J AZ 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
10/1/2024 NC0107872543 NC 1940PZA WI 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
1/8/2024 KS2024E27475 KS PRZ9268 MN 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

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Enforcement Cases

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