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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 10, 2026
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SHAKER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 625028 · MC991517 · EIN 81-4003644 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
154 HUDSON RIVER ROAD, WATERFORD, NY, 12188
(800) 422-9919 · JASON H SMITH
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$3M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
52 / 53
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
127 / 396
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — $3M BIPD · policy ZACAT6015508 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance216 pts
Unsafe Driving87 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance48 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance35 pts
Other21 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 45 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 172.602C-HMER | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
NY47
TN7
NC7
VT7
TX7
LA7
MD6
MO6
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.97 | 1.70 | ≈27–34% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | ≈17–24% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.82 | 1.94 | ≈17–21% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.38 | 0.40 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from NY 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 55% · Speeding 44% · Lighting / lamps 1%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 60% · False log / RODS 40% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 9 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
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 46% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 30% (1 OOS) · Tires 18% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 10 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 6 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 23 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.478).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 20%
172.602C-HMER
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 20%
393.11A1-CSLRR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.365).
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/2025 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/22/2025 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 04/05/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 01/31/2025 | NY | ✓ |
Equipment — 77 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer28 truck6 incomplete vehicle2 other
Company profile
Officer
JASON H SMITH
Annual mileage
4.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
53
Registered since
1995-12-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 26 carriers
Shares identifiers with 26 carriers (24 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLUG POWER INC | 956300 | 4 VINs | strong |
| THE SHAKER GROUP INC | 2955477 | officer, mailing, address | strong |
| THE SHAKER GROUP INC | 298142 | officer, mailing, phone, address | strong |
| DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC | 155682 | 2 VINs | medium |
| VELTRI INC | 398991 | 2 VINs | medium |
| XTL TRANSPORT INC | 272768 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/04/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
4.0M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT6015508
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015507
01/01/2025 — Insurance filed — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZAULP6028507
01/01/2025 — Insurance filed — GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GVE100304703
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015506
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015505
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015504
01/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015503
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015502
01/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015501
01/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6015500
09/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF002173
10/20/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201600011056
09/25/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2017)
11/29/2016 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
11/10/2016 — Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201600011056
12/20/1995 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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