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SHOALS TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
Tuscumbia, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4170847 · MC 1604205
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1604205 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
36.4% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1604205
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4170847
MC Number
MC-1604205
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 20, 2023
Authority Reinstated
March 23, 2026
Annual Mileage
3,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Tuscumbia, AL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance33
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
36.4% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
79th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2025 | AL | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL3
IA3
MO3
MS2
TN2
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Flatbed
4
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C1G3932628 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR8CLBD7644 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 2 ft | 1GRDM022X2M013201 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X93J391095 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A29FR032878 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X64J060606 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X4WD460162 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | — | 00000000000000000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Mack CX (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AE07Y13W015674 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKAGGGG20J439074 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485FA259216 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537DM530609 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X4WD443135 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABCK26PU21487 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | W134008853 | STEELE MO | II | 5 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5D69X4WD443135 1RNF48A29FR032878 |
TN 0H11185 TN 765574T |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | CV43796800 | HENDERSON, KY | II | 4 | 1 | BRICKCRAFT THE AMERICAN BRICKYARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKWDB9X64J060606 1TTF482C1G3932628 |
TN 0H11199 AL 20C026N |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | W149007116 | JOPLIN MO | I | 8 | — | GULFEAGLE SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJABCK26PU21487 1GRDM022X2M013201 |
AL 1180132 TN 673605T |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 24, 2025 | 000P14WSXM | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 4 | 2 | MN HOME SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKWDB9X64J060606 1RNF48A29FR032878 |
TN 0H11199 AL 41A1NC0 |
| 393.132C | OOSInsufficient tiedowns per vehicle stack of crushed cars | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.132B | OOSProhibited use of synthetic webbing | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| April 1, 2025 | 1032014152 | IUKA SCALE US 72 WEST, MS | I | 7 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1FUJGLDR8CLBD7644 1TTF482C1G3932628 |
AL 20A23TU AL 20C026N |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 9, 2024 | 2078000177 | WEIGH STATION, AL | I | — | — | BULL MOOSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NKAGGGG20J439074 1UYFS2485FA259216 |
TN U5071HY AL 31AAHB3 |
| November 21, 2024 | 000P168HL3 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | II | 8 | — | ROCHESTER PALLETS, LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKWDB9X93J391095 1TTF482C1G3932628 |
AL 19198 IA 20C026N |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 9, 2024 | 000P14RPVX | HWY 218 WEST POINT, IA | III | 7 | — | U PULL IT IOWA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR8CLBD7644 1GRDM022X2M013201 |
AL 20A23TU AL 20C028E |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F11 | Driver failed to record total hours for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| November 5, 2024 | W230003587 | MINER MO | II | 7 | 3 | U PULL IT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5D69X4WD460162 1GRDM022X2M013201 |
AL 20A41N9 AL 20C028E |
| 393.132B-CHVE | OOSFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.132C-CHVE | OOSFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STPAL | OOSSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 30, 2024 | 1012011803 | IUKA SCALE US 72 EAST, MS | II | — | — | BOISE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKWDB9X93J391095 1TTF482C1G3932628 |
— AL 20C026N |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BRICKCRAFT THE AMERICAN BRICKYARD | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| GULFEAGLE SUPPLY | 1 | November 25, 2025 |
| MN HOME SOLUTIONS | 1 | November 24, 2025 |
| BULL MOOSE | 1 | December 9, 2024 |
| ROCHESTER PALLETS, LLC | 1 | November 21, 2024 |
| U PULL IT IOWA | 1 | November 9, 2024 |
| U PULL IT | 1 | November 5, 2024 |
| BOISE | 1 | October 30, 2024 |
| SUNBELT FOREST PRODUCTS | 1 | October 8, 2024 |
| WEYERHAEUSER | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 17, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 10, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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