Sam Auto Trans LLC
- USDOT
- 2520572
- Docket
- MC874947
- Website
- Sam Auto Trans LLC
Updated October 6, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
9.0
- Communication
-
8.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
This is an excellent broker to work with. I personally work with Daniel Casteel and he is a great representative for the company. He has great communication skills and is very transparent. Even if something doesn’t go according to plan which happe...
Overview
Our priority is to ensure the precise and efficient transportation of all your goods. After 8 years of continuous operation, Sam Auto Trans has amassed a loyal customer base and garnered positive feedback.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 9 | 33 | 0 |
| Leased | 67 | 11 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Motor Vehicles
- Paper Products
Truck Types
- Container
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 12,000,000 (2024)
- Electronic Tracking
- 50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 04/22/2020 (6 years, 5 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 82 | 13 | 0 | 5.01 | 40.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 48 | 12 | 0 | 4.53 | 53.5% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0.32 | 20.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.16 | 14% |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 186 | 9 | 4.84% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 73 | 15 | 20.55% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Sentry Select Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- A0225097001
- Effective Date
- 07/08/2025
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Denver, CO to Friendsville, TN”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 8/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
- Friendly
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
Just got done working with them and was very impressed. We had some issues getting the driver's tracking to show (on our end), they were awesome at keeping us updated on location and status throughout. Their after hours tracking continued the same, which we don't see often enough w/other carriers. Very happy with their professionalism and thoroughness!
- Lanes
- Denver, CO to Friendsville, TN
- Freight Details
- Motor Vehicles
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Full Truckload from Monticello, IN to Milton, NY”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 6/10
The load did deliver on time despite us not getting an update and John did provide a POD eventually which confirmed this.
- Lanes
- Monticello, IN to Milton, NY
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
9.0
- Communication
-
8.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
- Friendly
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
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