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SHANTZ CARTAGE INC

USDOT 104020 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WAYNE SHANTZ Company officer 2: RANDY SHANTZ General Freight Chemicals Based in AKRON, OH Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 28, 2024
Review these
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 2.33 vs 1.80 national (+0.53).
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WAYNE SHANTZ
Company officer 2: RANDY SHANTZ
Cargo: General Freight, Chemicals
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SHANTZ CARTAGE INC (USDOT 104020)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): WAYNE SHANTZ (Company officer); RANDY SHANTZ (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.33 vs 1.80 national (+0.53).

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/104020/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132158 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 104020
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WAYNE SHANTZ
Company officer 2 RANDY SHANTZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Chemicals
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 70,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (330) 434-3418
Email: [email protected]
Physical
395 BAIRD STREET
AKRON, OH 44311-2455
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 104020
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 70,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.33 vs 1.80 +0.53
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 17 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 4 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 1
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
6
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
2
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SHANTZ CARTAGE INC is a corporation based in AKRON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 104020. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

SHANTZ CARTAGE INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Akron, OH. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (3 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 172.604A3-HMER (HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required.) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; International and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 132,158 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,158 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,158 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations
Hazardous Materials
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 3 0 0.0% Jan 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 4
Wabash National 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 9.00 9 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86826706 Jan 16, 2026 OH 2 WADSWORTH OH
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PIL8233 · 2HSCBAHR1YC064883
3 172.604A3-HMER, 393.9A-HLLH No
84447317 Apr 18, 2025 OH 2 AKRON OH
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWD4131 · 1HSHXAHR85J012879
4 393.9A-LHLI, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LSLI No
83062605 Oct 30, 2024 OH 3 CHAGRIN FALLS OH
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PJW6559 · 2HSFRAHR4XC076470
0 — No
79598647 Sep 6, 2023 OH 3 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PLZ3791 · 1HSHXAHR66J248903
0 — No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0186190040 Nov 19, 2018 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0038260269 Sep 19, 2003 OH 0 1 No No Injury
OH0018022383 Jan 5, 2001 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
common
MC230918
N
—
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common
MC123009
N
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC230918 common N —
Unknown MC123009 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 9300089771 91X $1,000,000 Nov 28, 2024 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 52-618896-01 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2019 Nov 28, 2024 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 52-618896-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2019 Dec 1, 2019 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2015 Dec 31, 2019 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2015 Dec 1, 2015 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2015 Dec 1, 2019 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2015 Dec 1, 2015 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2014 Jul 1, 2015 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 23, 2013 Dec 1, 2014 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X.30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2012 Dec 23, 2013 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X.30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2012 Jan 22, 2014 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2011 Jul 15, 2012 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2011 Feb 5, 2012 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2011 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X30271 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2012 REPLACED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6005219-1 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2006 Dec 1, 2011 REPLACED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6005219-1 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2006 Jan 21, 2012 CANCELLED
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION WCP103003136600 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2004 Dec 1, 2006 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK01000209 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2003 Dec 1, 2004 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. IM03401145 CARGO — Dec 1, 2003 Jan 7, 2005 CANCELLED
AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. F3R 040656-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 1999 Dec 1, 2003 CANCELLED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA TPP 0314099 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 1996 Dec 1, 1999 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA CMP 0318531 CARGO — Dec 1, 1996 Dec 1, 2003 REPLACED
FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS 1MP 30120434300 CARGO — Dec 1, 1995 Dec 11, 1996 CANCELLED
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INS. UNDERWRITERS, INC. 1MP 30120 434 300 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 1995 Dec 11, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 28, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 31, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 22, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 23, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 15, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Feb 5, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 21, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jan 9, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Dec 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Dec 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Dec 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
  18. Jan 7, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  19. Dec 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  20. Dec 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.
  21. Dec 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  22. Dec 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  23. Jan 24, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  24. Dec 11, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS
  25. Dec 11, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INS. UNDERWRITERS, INC.
  26. Dec 28, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  27. Dec 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  28. Jan 12, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Jun 29, 1990
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  30. Dec 28, 1987
    authority
    REVOKED — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
AKRON OH OH 1 0
CHAGRIN FALLS OH OH 1 0
ROADSIDE OH 1 0
WADSWORTH OH OH 1 0
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How to verify SHANTZ CARTAGE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SHANTZ CARTAGE INC

Is SHANTZ CARTAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SHANTZ CARTAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 104020 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SHANTZ CARTAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
SHANTZ CARTAGE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SHANTZ CARTAGE INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for SHANTZ CARTAGE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SHANTZ CARTAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SHANTZ CARTAGE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SHANTZ CARTAGE INC based? ▾
SHANTZ CARTAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 395 BAIRD STREET, AKRON, Ohio 44311-2455. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SHANTZ CARTAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SHANTZ CARTAGE INC has 2 authority records on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SHANTZ CARTAGE INC operate? ▾
SHANTZ CARTAGE INC self-reports 6 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SHANTZ CARTAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SHANTZ CARTAGE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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