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FAMS FREIGHT INC

  • 3269751
  • 9427 OLCOTT AVE
    SAINT JOHN, IN 46373
  • 13
  • 35
  • 92

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
2.77 Not Public 0.51 3.15 0.03 Not Public 0
On-Road Performance Detail
6
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
13.7
Combination Carrier
Not Public
92
10
21-100 relevant driver inspections
52
24
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
92
1
1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations
Not Public
92
0
21-100 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: 62

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2PK Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway 1 0 1 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 1 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 4 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.24D-ELDPT HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier 2 0 3 HOS Compliance
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.3B2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time 1 1 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E1PC-OOS HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 2 0 7 HOS Compliance
392.5A3-IDUI Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content 1 1 3 Drugs/Alcohol
393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.102C2-C Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected 1 0 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.203E-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 4 4 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 2 0 4 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 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 2 2 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(a) Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 92

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
4/21/2026 WYPPCF000574 WY P1036030 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/8/2026 CAND3G007364 CA P1129778 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.5B-HWSL Hubs - Wheel seal leaking (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
3/28/2026 CO0456991037 CO P1126509 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
3/24/2026 UT25CK001659 UT P1286160 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
3/5/2026 AZ0676200516 AZ P1287222 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
393.203E-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding 2  
2/23/2026 UT24WK001042 UT P1129778 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
2/4/2026 CAUDGY004121 CA P1256338 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/25/2026 AZ0676200416 AZ P1027473 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates 4  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. 1  
1/12/2026 NET370002997 NE P1256338 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
395.24D-ELDPT HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t 3  
1/10/2026 CAUEW2001707 CA P1287222 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/3/2025 CO1704440353 CO P1247834 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/2/2025 NV9506024462 NV P1280419 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/25/2025 KSHP93344273 KS P1286166 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/22/2025 CAND7U008280 CA P1129786 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/18/2025 NV4072028306 NV P1277799 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/15/2025 CAND65010150 CA P1027473 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/11/2025 TXV252025235 TX P1286166 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/4/2025 UT25EB002341 UT P1310757 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
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)  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
11/4/2025 NET464000315 NE P1247834 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
11/4/2025 CAND74010833 CA P1287221 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 4  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
10/31/2025 IL4069520305 IL P1218128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/28/2025 NM6242P8D1GR NM P1132180 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/27/2025 NV9506024377 NV P1287233 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45D-BAAL Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
10/24/2025 UT25IP001639 UT P 1286168 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/23/2025 CANFMB000295 CA P1150015 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
395.24D-ELDPT HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t 3  
10/23/2025 CAND74010779 CA P1132180 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3A1-ALBV Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve 4  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
10/22/2025 CAUFEX001701 CA P1129786 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/15/2025 CO1749480288 CO P1099025 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/1/2025 UT25TU000337 UT P1280436 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/18/2025 UT25JE001771 UT P1218128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/8/2025 WYPDEV000265 WY P1132180 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/5/2025 NC0006794941 NC P1150015 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/22/2025 CANFM4000145 CA P1129786 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/22/2025 CANFHX000265 CA P1247834 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
7/23/2025 MOW137001596 MO P1287233 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
7/22/2025 AR8220000170 AR P1099030 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.5A3-IDUI Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol con (OOS) 3 + 0 (OOS)  
7/20/2025 UT25TW001384 UT P1150015 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/18/2025 UT25PU000412 UT P1286168 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/14/2025 IN9652000900 IN P1286168 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
7/10/2025 UT25TF001752 UT P1218134 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/20/2025 SD5310001260 SD P1262697 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/17/2025 UT25TY001476 UT P1218128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/16/2025 NVR117812183 NV P1150015 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/14/2025 UT25TF001727 UT P1218134 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/13/2025 CO1691720421 CO P1287221 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/13/2025 MTU770601026 MT P1218128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/10/2025 UT25RQ001545 UT P1247834 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.3B2-HOSPDIT HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
5/28/2025 KYCV44880289 KY P1287233 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions 4  
5/22/2025 AZ6325000745 AZ P1150015 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11B-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 3  
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
5/15/2025 WYPPCF000435 WY P1099030 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/15/2025 CO0385100969 CO P1132180 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
5/8/2025 CAND7Y005751 CA P1280436 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/7/2025 SD5650001984 SD P1047839 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/2/2025 NM8588P3ENH1 NM P1099030 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/23/2025 MOW147000503 MO P1218134 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/22/2025 TXV251832561 TX P1129786 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
4/21/2025 NM7068P33HQH NM C491596 ME SEMI-TRAILER   1
4/21/2025 CANC4W006844 CA P1286166 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/15/2025 MN1768000489 MN P1218128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/8/2025 WA2127001247 WA P1132180 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/28/2025 KYCV43955056 KY P1218134 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/25/2025 NYSPT3031028 NY P1218128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
3/20/2025 NM2439P274X3 NM P1262697 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/6/2025 TNI01R061349 TN P1047839 UK TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS 8  
1/27/2025 NM3173P0R9HD NM 3258730 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/7/2025 AR7660000671 AR 3411212 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/2/2024 SC0346002628 SC 3359508 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/20/2024 CANC9Y006081 CA P1047839 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/23/2024 CAUDB7009969 CA 3450347 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
10/11/2024 CANDN7008213 CA P1228210 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
10/11/2024 CAND64008319 CA P1228210 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/9/2024 CANDN7008203 CA 3359508 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
10/8/2024 OKH910000460 OK P1228210 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/24/2024 IN1008600050 IN 3329470 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/18/2024 UT24MC001247 UT 3001929 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/14/2024 AZ1078900136 AZ 3450347 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
8/22/2024 CANE4V005568 CA 3450347 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 4  
396.5(a) Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated 3  
8/9/2024 NM6604O668DG NM 3393689 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/11/2024 IN9512006718 IN 3454529 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a 1  
393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
7/3/2024 CAND95006252 CA P1218128 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
6/29/2024 IA000P10C3NQ IA 3450347 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/26/2024 AR7900000225 AR 3569953 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/26/2024 WI2444000513 WI 3450347 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
6/25/2024 NET469000031 NE 3004115 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2PK Unlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway 1  
6/22/2024 CANDMP008029 CA 3001929 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 4  
6/17/2024 IL4248740065 IL P1136364 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/11/2024 CAN9PD003772 CA 3258730 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/6/2024 ORAP39320027 OR P1173646 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/6/2024 ORAW42440034 OR 3450347 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8E1PC-OOS HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance 7  
393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.100C-C Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting 1  
393.102C2-C Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff 7  
395.3A1-HOSPD HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time 7  
5/22/2024 UT24EB001260 UT 3454529 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/20/2024 MO0900002166 MO P1228210 IL TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
5/15/2024 CAUENM003162 CA 3004115 IN TRUCK TRACTOR   1

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

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

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Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

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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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