SHANK BROS AUTO TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 514146 • 2305 VESTAL RD, VESTAL, NY, 13850
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0058232 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 9, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN625228 | ON FILE | Feb 13, 2009 | Mar 23, 2011 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7925621 | REPLACED | May 22, 2013 | May 6, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7925621 | REPLACED | May 6, 2013 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7925621 | REPLACED | May 6, 2013 | May 6, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 7925621 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 15, 2011 | May 6, 2013 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | NAME CHANGED | Sep 29, 2010 | May 6, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN625228 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2009 | Apr 15, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0058232 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7925621 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jan 9, 2014 | Jan 9, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7925621 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2013 | May 6, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INS. CO | CA 7925621 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2013 | May 6, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7925621 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2013 | May 6, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | May 6, 2013 | May 6, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN625228 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN625228 | CARGO | Mar 23, 2011 | Mar 23, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Sep 29, 2010 | Sep 29, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-260989 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-260989 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC260989 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 15, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC260989 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2013 |
| MC260989 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC260989 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 2010 | REVOKED | Jan 14, 2014 |
| MC260989 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2009 | REVOKED | May 6, 2013 |
| MC260989 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 26, 1994 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 67 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 67 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.106C1-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17B2-LDIL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61 | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (67 inspections)
Showing 50 of 67
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...635070 | SHANK BROS AUTO TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 10, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records