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DOT 1197133✓ Last checked 10h ago
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DOT 1197133Maple Plain, MN

Christopher Ames

DBA: Ames Lawn Care

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateMaple Plain, MN 55359

Christopher Ames has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameChristopher Ames
DBAAmes Lawn Care
DOT #1197133
MC #—
CityMaple Plain
StateMinnesota
ZIP55359
Authority age22 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/31/2003
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
22 yr 5 mo
Since 2003

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

5260 BRYANTWOOD DRIVE #209, Maple Plain, MN, 55359

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedDec 2003
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Christopher Ames

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Christopher Ames authorized to operate?

Christopher Ames's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Christopher Ames's safety record?

Christopher Ames does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Christopher Ames operate?

Christopher Ames operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Christopher Ames insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Christopher Ames had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Christopher Ames as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Christopher Ames?

Christopher Ames's DOT number is 1197133. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Christopher Ames Safety Record, DOT 1197133. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1197133
MLA
"Christopher Ames Safety Record, DOT 1197133." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1197133
Chicago
"Christopher Ames Safety Record, DOT 1197133." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1197133
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