SHORT & SON INC
Joins 4 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 3, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SHORT & 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 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: Oct 3, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 3, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=142910 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
Recent changes
- Legal Name SHORT AND SON INC → SHORT & SON INC · Aug 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 29, 2019
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC054220ACTIVE
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 7 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 142,910 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Legal Name SHORT AND SON INC SHORT & SON INCFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (7 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Kenworth | 7 | |
| Wilson | 4 | |
| Wils | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.85 | 3 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 28, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 89069691 | Sep 21, 2026 | KS | 3 | JETMORE KS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88005220 | May 30, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87104784 | Feb 19, 2026 | CO | 3 | AKRON CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFY | No |
| 86373019 | Nov 20, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFY | No |
| 82237153 | Jul 23, 2024 | CO | 3 | AKRON CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81186545 | Mar 22, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80990615 | Feb 28, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-norton-county---137 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| KS2015E10652 | Nov 25, 2015 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0211043589 | Oct 8, 2011 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| 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
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Sep 29, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 29, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 12, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 29, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 27, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 30, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 29, 2002insuranceTERM/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 |
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| AKRON CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| JETMORE KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC054220
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,875 carriers served
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7 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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2 reportable crashes
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