- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 888 days (since Dec 11, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
SHADOW TRANSPORT LLC
RUTHER GLEN, VA
SHADOW TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in RUTHER GLEN, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3037335. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SHADOW TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Ruther Glen, VA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VA (4) and MD (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, East dump, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 1, 2019 to Aug 14, 2020 (410 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 21, 2018 to Mar 25, 2019 (308 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 11, 2018 to Mar 22, 2019 (315 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 24, 2019 to Aug 1, 2020 (404 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (VA) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| East Dump | 4 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Soon | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86790973 | Jan 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-i-77-sb-@-westinghouse-blvd |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9TS, 391.11B4-DEN, 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| 86656142 | Dec 18, 2025 | MD | 3 | BELTSVILLE MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83478577 | Dec 19, 2024 | VA | 2 | WARRENTON VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 82948963 | Oct 17, 2024 | VA | 3 | BRISTOW VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 391.11B4, 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 82948885 | Oct 17, 2024 | VA | 3 | BRISTOW VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLTR | No |
| 82775023 | Sep 26, 2024 | VA | 3 | MONTCLAIR VA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80845581 | Feb 13, 2024 | VA | 3 | BERRYVILLE VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 78748819 | May 30, 2023 | MD | 2 | md-i-270-s/b-hyattstown-scalehous |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0251780020 | Jun 24, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2017 | MC42763-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN350200 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN350200 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 214275001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 214275001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 214275001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 214275001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2022 | Apr 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 214275001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Jul 28, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 214275001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Jul 11, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2429363 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Sep 14, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2429363 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 404 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 24, 2019 to Aug 1, 2020 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7627746 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2019 | Jun 24, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 315 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 11, 2018 to Mar 22, 2019 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA4134565 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2017 | May 11, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 11, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 24, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 18, 2023insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 27, 2023
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Jul 28, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 12, 2022
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Jul 11, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 14, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 24, 2021
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Aug 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2020
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Jul 1, 2019
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Jul 1, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 1, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 410 days (through Aug 14, 2020)
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Jun 24, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 24, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 404 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 1, 2020)
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May 21, 2018
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May 21, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 21, 2018authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 308 days (through Mar 25, 2019)
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May 11, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 11, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 315 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 22, 2019)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOW VA | VA | 2 | 1 |
| BELTSVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BERRYVILLE VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
| MONTCLAIR VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
| WARRENTON VA | VA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC042763
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify SHADOW TRANSPORT 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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