SHIBAN TRANSPORTATION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SHIBAN TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2640171) 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: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2640171/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 37.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48437 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +8 (12 → 20) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +9 (11 → 20) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceMIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 11, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC919978ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 15.38% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SHIBAN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in DENVER, CO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2640171. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 20 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SHIBAN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers, based in Denver, CO. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.7% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 340% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (3) and NE (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (47.1% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 11 20Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 12 20Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 13, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 8, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 16, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 7.45 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 7.68 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88412806 | Jul 14, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88262526 | Jun 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2MI | No |
| 88147058 | Jun 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | No |
| 88142473 | Jun 13, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2DIB | No |
| 88138887 | Jun 12, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16B-DPASS | No |
| 88106047 | Jun 9, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87568218 | Apr 10, 2026 | IN | 2 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87462932 | Mar 30, 2026 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45B2UV, 393.78, 393.45DLPC | No |
| 87447549 | Mar 24, 2026 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 87236711 | Mar 6, 2026 | CO | 3 | GENOA CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 87148604 | Feb 25, 2026 | KY | 3 | LOUISVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87136872 | Feb 25, 2026 | SC | 3 | FORT MILL SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86974796 | Feb 5, 2026 | MO | 2 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86912129 | Jan 22, 2026 | IN | 3 | BRAZIL IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86827941 | Jan 16, 2026 | CO | 3 | LIMON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86537138 | Dec 9, 2025 | TN | 2 | STANTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 86362632 | Nov 18, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-e-i-94-@-sargent-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85552794 | Aug 20, 2025 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85379076 | Jul 29, 2025 | MO | 2 | SPRINGFIELD MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85361151 | Jul 29, 2025 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85282083 | Jul 21, 2025 | OH | 2 | ZANESVILLE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 85162918 | Jun 26, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84353087 | Apr 8, 2025 | NE | 2 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 83601631 | Jan 13, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83184564 | Nov 16, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-ellis-county---051 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS2025073640 | Dec 17, 2025 | MS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2025538904 | Jul 1, 2025 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003409050 | Jan 21, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 19, 2021 | MC919978-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPCO0560141900 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 11, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2030475 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2030475 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2030475 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2030475 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 11, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC2030475 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2024 | Jan 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP94066A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 8, 2023 | Feb 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP94066A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 8, 2023 | Jan 11, 2024 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP94066A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2023 | Jun 8, 2023 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1893323 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1893323 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2022 | Jan 11, 2022 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1893323 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2022 | Dec 26, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1893323 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 11, 2025insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 10, 2025
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Nov 5, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 11, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 11, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 11, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 8, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 11, 2023insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 10, 2023
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Dec 26, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 11, 2022insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 11, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 20, 2021
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Jan 19, 2021
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Jul 9, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TUCSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| GENOA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| TRINIDAD PORT OF ENTRY | CO | 1 | 0 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| BRAZIL IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LOUISVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC919978
common · ACTIVE · MC
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MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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33 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify SHIBAN TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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