DANIELS SHARPSMART INC
USDOT 1295076 • DBA: DANIELS • 111 W JACKSON BLVD SUITE 1900, CHICAGO, IL, 60604
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-819700 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 16, 2014 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 7557583 | ON FILE | Sep 30, 2013 | Sep 30, 2014 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 7557583 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2013 | Nov 2, 2014 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 7557583 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2012 | Sep 30, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 7557583 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2014 | Nov 2, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 7557583 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 7557583 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC819700 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2014 |
| MC819700 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 2, 2013 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
35 states • 772 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from latest 100 of 772 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR: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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTCD | 2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.15-NONCDL | 392.15-NONCDL | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (772 inspections)
Showing 50 of 772
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | I-94 N/B | ...GP7472 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Feb 16, 2026 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSLOW | East Fleming Pike (CAMDEN COUNTY 723) | ...WR0965 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE RIVER TWP | US 127 | ...NZ8209 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Dec 22, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0083 N | ...WR0954 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Sep 30, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAINESVILLE | I-985 NB NEAR SR 13 | ...MJ3479 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0581 E | ...UH6414 | DANIELS |
| Mar 24, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | US 35 | ...UH6420 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Southfield | LAHSER | ...672371 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Sep 10, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNITY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 W | ...NA1412 | DANIELS |
| Sep 9, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | VERNON TWP | I-94 EASTBOUND | ...LL3365 | DANIELS |
| Aug 1, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | STALLINGS | 74 | ...012938 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Jul 10, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | 94 | ...UH6420 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Jul 3, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENDALE(DEARBORN) | 275 | ...UH6397 | DANIELS |
| Jun 14, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SW 95TH CIR | ...UH6409 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Mar 26, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEKALB | SYCAMORE RD | ...UH6424 | DANIELS |
| Jan 24, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS | I-287 | ...LL3380 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Sep 19, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HARRISBURG EXPWY | ...NZ8210 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Aug 21, 2023 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R1 - I15/SAHARA | ...111029 | DANIELS |
| Feb 10, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | USTH 169 | ...LL3376 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Jan 24, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | STATE HWY 840 | ...LL3387 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Nov 23, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STERLING | W 4TH ST (IL RTE 2) | ...NZ9308 | DANIELS |
| Nov 16, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | HEALTH SCIENCES DR | ...LL3382 | DANIELS |
| Jun 24, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR99 NB/.9m N GRAND RD | ...112376 | DANIELS |
| May 3, 2022 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NO NAME | ...NZ8210 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
| Mar 13, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONROE TWP | I 75 | ...122544 | DANIELS SHARPSMART INC |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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