SHORTER ENTERPRISES LLC
LITHIA SPRINGS, GA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- 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 ENTERPRISES LLC (USDOT 3605380) 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: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3605380/ As of: Jul 25, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144052 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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 +4 (3 → 7) · Jun 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +4 (3 → 7) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceEVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.Policy effective Dec 4, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1226121ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 28.57% | — |
| 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 ENTERPRISES LLC is a motor carrier based in LITHIA SPRINGS, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3605380. 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 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SHORTER ENTERPRISES LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Lithia Springs, GA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC., and operating authority is active for common.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 17% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (4) and TN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,052 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 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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Power Units 3 7FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 3 7FMCSA 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
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.71 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.75 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 13.28 | 13 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87841084 | May 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60C | Yes |
| 86813641 | Jan 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | JASPER FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85926064 | Oct 1, 2025 | GA | 1 | RICHLAND GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.47E, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85368217 | Jul 25, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85254258 | Jul 18, 2025 | AL | 1 | HEFLIN AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82699487 | Sep 18, 2024 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| 82676937 | Sep 10, 2024 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82003657 | Jun 25, 2024 | GA | 2 | RESACA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-F, 392.2-SLLIT | No |
| 81301820 | Apr 3, 2024 | GA | 2 | TOCCOA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 390.21T(b)(2), 395.22(g), 390.21T(b)(1) | No |
| 81117022 | Mar 14, 2024 | SC | 2 | SC 11 OCONEE COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.11, 393.55(e) | Yes |
| 79917738 | Oct 10, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79860076 | Oct 9, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE EB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 393.55(e) | No |
| 79848314 | Sep 25, 2023 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 79058454 | Jul 5, 2023 | SC | 2 | SC 11 OCONEE COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.207(b) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| GA0010075530 | Oct 6, 2025 | GA | 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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| Jul 15, 2021 | MC1226121-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 |
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| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000517 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 4, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000517 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | REPLACED |
| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000517 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000082 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHGA1901463811-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 23, 2024 | Mar 21, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHGA1901463811-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHGA1901463811-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 23, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHGA1901463811-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 23, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA971884055 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 28, 2023 | Mar 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW3875152-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 20, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 324987001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 7, 2022 | Jan 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-GA-0005732-22 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA950654718 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 9, 2021 | Jul 9, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 23, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Dec 5, 2025
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Dec 4, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Dec 4, 2025insuranceCANCEL — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 23, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Mar 21, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Aug 26, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Jul 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Mar 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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Jul 28, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 7, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC
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Jul 9, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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Jul 15, 2021
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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| ATLANTA GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| SC 11 OCONEE COUNTY | SC | 2 | 1 |
| HEFLIN AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE EB | AL | 1 | 0 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
| RESACA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| RICHLAND GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| TOCCOA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(b) | Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 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 |
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Docket MC1226121
common · ACTIVE · MC
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EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
91X policy on file
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ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC
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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14 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SHORTER ENTERPRISES 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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