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LOWER 48 TRANSPORTATION LLC
Dayton, OH
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: Inactive · DOT 4196838 · MC 1618304
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1618304 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
A-one Commercial Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
8.3% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Inactive Carrier Status
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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.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1618304
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
A-One Commercial Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A-ONE2025-5906
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT5936123341
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4196838
MC Number
MC-1618304
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 19, 2024
Authority Granted
March 8, 2024
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
714 Hart St Apt B, Dayton, OH 45404
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rantik Shabanian
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
20th 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
2026
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
2 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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 5, 2026 | NV | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
NV3
LA2
UT2
CO1
MT1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dry Van
5
Container Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3KLKM7172 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EH9GN951667 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9JJ205168 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S34T172114 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXGN938704 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7CLBD7568 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06277S702945 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0LL186027 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | — | 1UYVS2531GM513481 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GM513812 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Dimens | Semi-trailer | 2DM42JA47SS212594 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JR457730 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6KR955794 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0PN612524 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7BN529150 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN903654 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 57VAA5324M1008016 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC54260H1031884 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2026 | UENM003587 | CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH7BN529150 |
CA ZP94862 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | UFKN001082 | CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4NC9EHXGN938704 LJRC54260H1031884 |
CA ZP32124 TN 613492T |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 7078029519 | NV | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4N99EH9GN951667 |
FL D80218H |
| February 17, 2026 | 7078029503 | NV | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR3KLKM7172 1JJV532D0LL186027 |
CA ZP79650 ME 434983Z |
| January 23, 2026 | UENP000094 | CA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4N99EH9GN951667 3H3C532S34T172114 |
WA D80218H TN T849414 |
| January 23, 2026 | ND7U008388 | CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4N99EH9GN951667 3H3C532S34T172114 |
WA D80218H TN T849414 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | UECE007897 | CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EHXKN903654 |
CA ZP62132 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 8, 2025 | 7118028337 | NV | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
1FUJHHDR3KLKM7172 57VAA5324M1008016 |
CA ZP79650 TN 228826T |
| November 29, 2025 | 25JE001841 | UT | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK NEW DIMENS |
4V4NC9EH0PN612524 2DM42JA47SS212594 |
CA ZP79664 IN PE25576 |
| November 21, 2025 | 25WC001720 | UT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXGN938704 3H3V532C6KR955794 |
CA ZP32124 OR HV44594 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 8, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · A-One Commercial Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc. |
| August 19, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 18, 2026 |
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