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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC
USDOT 72022 · MC108382 · EIN 38-1257672 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
459 S RIVER RD, BAY CITY, MI, 48708-9601
19898933505 · JEANNE SHORT
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
21 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
27 / 305
Crashes (24 mo)
4 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT28357A · eff 09/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance222 pts
Unsafe Driving40 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance10 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.203C-CBP | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
MI7
IN6
OH6
US2
MD2
MO1
PA1
NC1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.87 | 1.87 | — | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.57 | 0.57 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.23 | 5.23 | ≈65–69% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.22 | 0.22 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “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 Auglaize County, OH · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Auglaize County, OH to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 38% · Tires 26% (2 OOS) · Brakes 23%
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 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: 5 inspections, 13 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 1 OOS · 77%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.203C-CBP ×2, 393.75A3-TFL
✓ 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 3.923).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 15%
395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
3. Other1 viol · 8%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.203C-CBP ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | NORTHFIELD TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/28/2026 | PUSHETA (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/31/2025 | ANN ARBOR TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 02/18/2025 | JONESVILLE, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 57 vehicles seen in inspections
33 trailer17 truck6 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JEANNE SHORT
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAGINAW VALLEY MARINE TERMINAL AND WAREHOUSE INC | 190003 | 4 VINs | strong |
| SAGINAW VALLEY MARINE TERMINAL AND WAREHOUSE INC | 3309155 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
12/16/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
09/27/2024 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy HAT 0010678-01
09/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT28357A
09/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Co
policy GRT28357A
09/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy HAT 0010678-01
04/29/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
10/02/2020 — Insurance cancelled — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FLTRK000000235
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FLTRK000000235
02/21/2020 — Insurance cancelled — LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1096101
09/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP25534A
08/05/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/26/2019)
08/05/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/26/2019)
09/05/2018 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-5457B723-TIL-09
09/01/2016 — Insurance cancelled — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP2429468
08/08/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2016)
08/08/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2016)
09/26/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy HAT 0010678-00
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