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SHORT AND SON INC

USDOT 72306 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: RICHARD SHORT General Freight Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk +2 more Based in GOODLAND, KS Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Sep 29, 2019
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RICHARD SHORT
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock
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TruckCodex risk summary — SHORT AND SON INC (USDOT 72306)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): RICHARD SHORT (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/72306/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144058 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 72306
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC054220
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RICHARD SHORT
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 475,168 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (785) 899-2592
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1016 W HWY 24
GOODLAND, KS 67735
Mailing
PO BOX 695
GOODLAND, KS 67735
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 72306
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 475,168 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.75 vs 1.80 -1.05
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 14 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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%).

Power Units
7
Drivers
9
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SHORT AND SON INC is a corporation based in GOODLAND, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 72306. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 9 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

SHORT AND SON INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Goodland, KS. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CO (2) and NE (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLFY (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Wils, and Wilson tra are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 144,058 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,058 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,058 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Colorado (CO) 3 0 0.0% May 30, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Nov 20, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 6
Wilson 3
Wils 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 4.14 4 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88005220 May 30, 2026 CO 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 119627 · 1XKADB9X4AJ270806
0 — No
87104784 Feb 19, 2026 CO 3 AKRON CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 117558 · 1XKADB8X66J092583
1 392.2-SLLFY No
86373019 Nov 20, 2025 NE 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 139569 · 1XKAD48XXDJ361418
1 392.2-SLLFY No
82237153 Jul 23, 2024 CO 3 AKRON CO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 085144 · 1XKADR9X91J874263
1 392.2 No
81186545 Mar 22, 2024 KS 2 ks-norton-county---137
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 119503 · 1XKADB8X36J092573
0 — No
80990615 Feb 28, 2024 KS 2 ks-norton-county---137
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
KS 119503 · 1XKADB8X36J092573
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
KS2015E10652 Nov 25, 2015 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0211043589 Oct 8, 2011 NE 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC054220
Active
—
View full authority record →
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
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 52-530769-00 91X $750,000 Sep 29, 2019 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-Z82954 BIPD/Primary — Sep 29, 2017 Sep 29, 2019 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2904441 (C) CARGO — Sep 29, 2010 Jul 12, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2904441 (C) BIPD/Primary — Sep 29, 2010 Sep 29, 2017 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2358153(U) CARGO — Aug 27, 2007 Sep 29, 2010 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2358153(U) BIPD/Primary — Aug 30, 2006 Sep 29, 2010 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2358153 (U) BIPD/Primary — Sep 29, 2002 Aug 30, 2006 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 87MSYY3393 CARGO — Sep 29, 1988 Aug 27, 2007 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. CIP9AX4721 BIPD/Full (2) — Sep 28, 1988 Sep 29, 2002 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 29, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 29, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  3. Jul 12, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  4. Sep 29, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  5. Aug 27, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 30, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  7. Sep 29, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
AKRON CO CO 2 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
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How to verify SHORT AND SON INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SHORT AND SON INC

Is SHORT AND SON INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SHORT AND SON INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 72306 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SHORT AND SON INC's safety rating? ▾
SHORT AND SON INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SHORT AND SON INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for SHORT AND SON INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SHORT AND SON INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SHORT AND SON INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SHORT AND SON INC based? ▾
SHORT AND SON INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1016 W HWY 24, GOODLAND, Kansas 67735. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SHORT AND SON INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SHORT AND SON INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC054220). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SHORT AND SON INC operate? ▾
SHORT AND SON INC self-reports 7 power units and 9 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SHORT AND SON INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SHORT AND SON INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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