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Generated Oct 10, 2026
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AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 76198 · MC138741 · EIN 36-2447454 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
8731 NE PARVIN ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64161
(816) 781-9600 · CHRIS SHILHANEK
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
297 / 243
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
347 / 1061
Crashes (24 mo)
27 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT — $1M BIPD · policy HE-840-9C58526A-TCT-15 · eff 03/01/2015
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate18.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance700 pts
Unsafe Driving238 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance122 pts
Other31 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Driver Fitness1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 180 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 72 | |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 70 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 56 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 36 | |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 393.75A2-TAOTLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 30 |
Most inspected states
MO75
IL71
KS49
TN31
IN29
KY20
OK19
TX11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.62 | ≈5–12% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.22 | 0.23 | ≈43–50% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.00 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.51 | 2.63 | ≈34–38% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 16 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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 MO · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MO to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 70% · Following / lane / reckless 26% · Other 4%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 34% (1 OOS) · Other 31% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 18%
• 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 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100%
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 38% (16 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (10 OOS) · Brakes 18% (2 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 24 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: 37 inspections, 17 violations, 5 OOS, 27 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance12 viol · 5 OOS · 71%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A2-TAOTLM
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 28 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.882).
2. Other3 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 6%
392.2-SLLS3
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 65 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.533).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 27 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/10/2026 | RAVENDEN, AR | ✓ | ||
| 07/17/2026 | CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/10/2026 | RICHMOND, KY | ✓ | ||
| 07/02/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2026 | GREENWOOD(JOHNSON), IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/20/2026 | SHELBYVILLE, IN | ✓ | ||
| 04/30/2026 | ARNOLD, MO | ✓ | ||
| 04/28/2026 | HORSE CAVE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 04/24/2026 | Not Reported, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/05/2026 | KANSAS CITY, MO | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 108 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer52 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
CHRIS SHILHANEK
Annual mileage
28.5M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
243
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 25 carriers
Shares identifiers with 25 carriers (23 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION | 76209 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ART TRANSPORT INC | 1058546 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
28.5M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2017 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP36940A
03/01/2015 — Insurance filed — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy HE-840-9C58526A-TCT-15
03/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HE8409C58526ATCT14
03/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00999
03/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00905
03/01/2012 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00810
03/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00719
05/13/2010 — Insurance cancelled — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
SURETY · policy RLI 571189
03/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00624
03/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00519
03/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00404
03/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200A00404
03/30/2006 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS RF7961
03/03/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/08/2006)
03/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D200P00001
03/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS RF7961
05/19/2004 — PROPERTY BROKER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (05/19/2010)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/76198.