SHORTER TRANSPORT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 23 days May 25, 2019 → Jun 17, 2019
- 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 — SHORTER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3095869) 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 Officer(s): DELVIN SHORTER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 23 days — May 25, 2019 → Jun 17, 2019 • 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 — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3095869/ As of: Jul 19, 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 28.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240356 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.
Recent changes
- Legal Name SHORTERS TRANSPORT LLC → SHORTER TRANSPORT LLC · Jul 1, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 20, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC074590ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 28.57% | 14.29% | — |
| 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
SHORTER TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in TALLAHASSEE, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3095869. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
SHORTERS TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Tallahassee, FL. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (4) and GA (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.4% of violations); top code 393.9A-LIL (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Ford and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 25, 2019 to Jun 17, 2019 (23 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Legal Name SHORTERS TRANSPORT LLC SHORTER TRANSPORT LLCFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 5 | |
| International | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.92 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 10.55 | 11 | — | 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88064087 | Jun 5, 2026 | FL | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TC-MC, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86810700 | Jan 14, 2026 | FL | 1 | CRAWFORDVILLE FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 86535378 | Dec 9, 2025 | GA | 3 | THOMASVILLE GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLILC | Yes |
| 86167209 | Oct 27, 2025 | GA | 1 | CLIMAX GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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14 | 393.205C-WR, 391.41APC, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 84213171 | Mar 21, 2025 | FL | 1 | SOUTHPORT FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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11 | 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| 82604653 | Sep 6, 2024 | FL | 3 | TALLAHASSEE FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21T(b)(2), 390.21T(b)(1) | No |
| 82552039 | Aug 30, 2024 | FL | 3 | LIVE OAK FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81462514 | Apr 22, 2024 | GA | 1 | LAVONIA GA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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9 | 395.22(g), 395.22(h)(4), 396.17(c) | No |
| 79206673 | Jul 20, 2023 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 79019756 | Jun 26, 2023 | GA | 3 | MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21T(b), 391.41(a)(1) | No |
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA999130627 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 20, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS130941 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS130941 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA00819875 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 21, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0819875 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 17, 2019 | Apr 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 23 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 25, 2019 to Jun 17, 2019 | ||||||
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS089547 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 29, 2019 | May 25, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TS089547 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2018 | Mar 29, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TS089547 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2018 | Apr 17, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 23, 2025
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Jun 14, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Jun 18, 2024
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Jun 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Jun 14, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2020oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Jun 28, 2019
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Jun 3, 2019
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Jun 3, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 25, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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May 25, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 23 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 17, 2019)
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Apr 17, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Apr 1, 2019
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Mar 29, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CRAWFORDVILLE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LIVE OAK FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| SOUTHPORT FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| TALLAHASSEE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| CLIMAX GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 1 | 0 |
| THOMASVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC074590
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify SHORTER 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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