SHORT HAUL INDEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1358508 • 77 BUNGAY RD, SEYMOUR, CT, 06483
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-508362 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 17, 2012 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1546108 | ON FILE | Apr 27, 2012 | Apr 27, 2016 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MC8040163 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2011 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP8016254 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2010 | Apr 27, 2011 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0738480 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2009 | Apr 27, 2010 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0728898 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2008 | Apr 27, 2009 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0728855 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2007 | Apr 27, 2008 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0728818 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2006 | Apr 27, 2006 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0728818 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2006 | Apr 27, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 478105 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2005 | Apr 27, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA 1546108 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2016 | Apr 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | MC8040163 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | TP8016254 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2011 | Apr 27, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0738480 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2010 | Apr 27, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0728898 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2009 | Apr 27, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0728855 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2008 | Apr 27, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0728818 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2007 | Apr 27, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 478105 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2006 | Apr 27, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0728818 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2006 | Apr 27, 2006 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC508362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2012 |
| MC508362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2011 |
| MC508362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2010 |
| MC508362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2009 |
| MC508362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2008 |
| MC508362 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2007 |
| MC508362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 31, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC508362 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jan 24, 2005 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 87234703 | WINDSOR | CT | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.95F, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 82415353 | WEST HARTFORD | CT | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 81243347 | WATERBURY | CT | Level 1 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.9(a), 393.47(e), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| Feb 16, 2024 | 80885372 | H-WEST BOYLSTON | MA | Level 3 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 80177619 | PLAINVIEW NY | NY | Level 1 | ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 393.60(c), 393.55A-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 79913050 | TRUMBULL | CT | Level 3 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2006 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records