SHINE TRANSPORTATION INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026108 inspections · 32 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1392.2-SLLTCDUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
10
2× · sev 5
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 4396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.3A1-ALBVVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.55E-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
4
1× · sev 4
- 7392.2-SLLEWG2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight
2
2×
- 8392.2-SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
2
2×
- 9393.83E
Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- MD16
- PA4
- DE3
- VA3
- WV2
- WI1
- OH1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, VA
Medium impact7 of 30 violations in the last 12 months (23%) came from inspections in Frederick County, VA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Frederick County, VA 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 31% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× · 67%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 20%
- 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist1× · 7%
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 7%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 43% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim4× · 62%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 16%
- 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 16%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 7%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 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 impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 15% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 26%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 18%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× · 18%
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× · 13%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 3%
- 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× · 4%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 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
- 392.2-SLLSR×2State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLEWG1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLTCD×2State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA52 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 22 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
4
Tow-away
4
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Intrastate · 100+ mi36 drivers
- Company officer
- BRAD HOUGH
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2001-04-17
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-12-16
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 29 trucks · 9 owned tractors · 7 owned trailers · 20 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 6 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
55 events- 04/23/2026Insurance filed — General Star Indemnity Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IXG930187G
- 04/23/2026Insurance ended — Crestbrook Insurance Company
policy CPP136763A
- 04/23/2026Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187G
- 03/27/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/24/2026)
- 01/31/2026Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187F
- 12/16/2025MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2024)
- 01/31/2025Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187E
- 12/07/2024Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187E
- 11/12/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/11/2024)
- 10/22/2024Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187E
- 10/22/2024Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187E
- 09/25/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/22/2024)
- 03/09/2024Insurance cancelled — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 41429707
- 02/03/2024Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187D
- 01/31/2024Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187D
- 01/08/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/24/2024)
- 03/01/2023Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187D
- 02/02/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/08/2023)
- 01/31/2023Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187C
- 01/31/2021Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG930187A
- 01/31/2020Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM1800055-101257
- 01/31/2019Insurance filed — Crestbrook Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CPP136763A
- 01/31/2019Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy PRA5509988
- 01/04/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2019)
- 07/30/2014Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07453101
- 07/30/2013Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01939106
- 07/30/2012Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01939105
- 07/30/2011Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01939104
- 07/05/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2011)
- 07/30/2010Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PIA01939103
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2009-03-10
- Last review
- 2024-05-02
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-12-16
- Reported mileage
- 2,371,750 mi (2024)
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