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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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SHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1631460 · MC934990 · EIN 81-1996568 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7184 HAZELWOOD LANE, ST LOUIS, MO, 63130
(618) 641-7056 · BASSAM SAFFAF
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 71.4% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
12 / 9
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 526
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy TINCA4434918 · eff 05/11/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate71.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance284 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance164 pts
Unsafe Driving66 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 80 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 70 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 42 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 25 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
MO16
IA4
SD4
TN1
IL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.42 | 3.06 | ≈39–46% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.58 | 1.61 | ≈84–91% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.83 | 0.85 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13.30 | 13.50 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-07. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 74% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 26%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 50% (9 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS) · Brakes 15% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Lafayette County, MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lafayette County, MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 61% · Seat belt 21% · Speeding 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 8 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 38%
395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.34A1-ELDDFN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.185).
2. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 38%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.565).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 13%
396.17C-PI
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 9.975).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2
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Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
20 trailer17 truck
Company profile
Officer
BASSAM SAFFAF
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
2007-04-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/11/2026 — Insurance filed — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TINCA4434918
05/11/2026 — Insurance cancelled — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 29T100634
04/14/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2026)
03/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2023)
05/11/2025 — Insurance replaced — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 29T100435
05/11/2024 — Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ICC-P2216-240720
04/15/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2024)
05/11/2023 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AI-100074-00
05/11/2021 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883253 02
04/14/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/21/2021)
05/11/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883253 01
04/14/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2020)
05/11/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0019423
05/11/2017 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA03765169
05/19/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
04/12/2007 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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