S-H DISTRIBUTING INC
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 — S-H DISTRIBUTING INC (USDOT 476784) 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): SCOTT HARKLAU (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL 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 — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/476784/ As of: Jul 20, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132156 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.
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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InsuranceTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAPolicy effective Dec 1, 2022
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Process AgentJOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC765670ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 0% | — |
| 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
S-H DISTRIBUTING INC is a individual based in BURBANK, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 476784. 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 6 power units and 4 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
S-H DISTRIBUTING INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 4 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Burbank, OH. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 80% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (4) and OH (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Trlr, and Yacht club are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,156 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 11 | |
| Trailer | 4 | |
| Aztc | 2 | |
| Yacht Club | 2 | |
| Aztec Prod | 1 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| Doon | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 3.42 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.66 | 2 | — | 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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| 86202235 | Oct 29, 2025 | OH | 3 | HURON OH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 85859951 | Sep 17, 2025 | NY | 2 | LA FARGEVILLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85721377 | Sep 8, 2025 | VT | 3 | BENNINGTON WEIGH STATION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85602599 | Aug 20, 2025 | NY | 2 | BEMUS POINT NY |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
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0 | — | No |
| 83166903 | Nov 14, 2024 | NC | 3 | US 74 NEAR NC 28 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82960664 | Oct 15, 2024 | NY | 2 | WATERTOWN NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82240491 | Jul 24, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-watertown-(sb) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82510814 | Jun 24, 2024 | MI | 3 | CEDAR STREET |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2, 395.24(d), 395.22(h)(2) | No |
| 81948895 | Jun 21, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81107105 | Mar 13, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80020439 | Oct 25, 2023 | PA | 1 | pa-i90-wb-mm-46-north-east-twp-- |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79643477 | Sep 12, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78848921 | Jun 8, 2023 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48(a) | No |
| 78658315 | May 18, 2023 | VA | 3 | RT 17 AT I-66 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| WV202209223A | Apr 26, 2022 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0205196309 | Nov 10, 2020 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP35745310 | Aug 9, 2019 | NY | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL00M2401767 | Oct 22, 2013 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH-981451046 | Jul 27, 1998 | OH | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2011 | MC765670-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 9T234553 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 4 178 356 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2011 | Feb 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CWP 4 178 356 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 4, 2011 | Dec 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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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| ROADSIDE | OH | 3 | 0 |
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
| CEDAR STREET | MI | 1 | 0 |
| US 74 NEAR NC 28 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| BEMUS POINT NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| LA FARGEVILLE NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| WATERTOWN NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| HURON OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
| RT 17 AT I-66 | VA | 1 | 0 |
| BENNINGTON WEIGH STATION | VT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 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 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC765670
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 4,635 carriers served
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14 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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5 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify S-H DISTRIBUTING INC
- 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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