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J L SHANDY TRANSPORTATION INC
St John, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 461101 · MC 235110
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-235110 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
20.0% OOS · 69 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC235110
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
31 yrs, 6 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 3.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 69 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC235110
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-Z58036
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
461101
MC Number
MC-235110
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 18, 1991
Authority Granted
April 10, 1995
Annual Mileage
4,427,526 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10115 Ravenwood Drive, St John, IN 46373
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jack Crotty
Officer 2
Lynn Crotty
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
69
Driver Inspections
45
Vehicle Inspections
35
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance63
Unsafe Driving19
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.7pp higher)
20.0% of 45 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
61st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
15 of 24 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 49 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 49 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 49 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 49 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | Fog · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| October 23, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 27, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 6, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Sleet Hail · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN51
OH4
IL1
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (86)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~42
of 83 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~44
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
39
Flatbed
35
Semi-trailer
9
Not Applicable
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1H5X2825RG35142 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X8TJ684755 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4826MA051620 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHCG52LG30019 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG3CSBM0138 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR0DSBN8208 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A205R011026 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A208R018563 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A38LR053482 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A225R012079 | 2 | — |
Show all 86 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A266R014676 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD69X6SJ638833 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X87J116429 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X36J143865 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X87N673714 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3JD493444 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN913185 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG67N429851 | 2 | 1 |
| High Chapa | Semi-trailer | 1C92F45207M949084 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1C92F45276M949758 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1C92F45296M949678 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDYB8YDG30920 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEBXWL899095 | 1 | — |
| Reitnouer | Semi-trailer | 1J9E144B980003114 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1RNF42A225R014380 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1RNF42A261R008057 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1RNF42A27XR004642 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1RNF42A2XYR006743 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A20NR057987 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A211R007691 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A21YR005952 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A21YR006230 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A225R012288 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A23CR026455 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A23MR053012 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A23YR006908 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A248R018792 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A26XR004598 | 1 | 1 |
| Reitnouer | Semi-trailer | 1RNF45A286R105309 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A287R018325 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A295R011025 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1RNF45A29YR006475 | 1 | — |
| Reitnouer | Semi-trailer | 1RNF48A20HR039574 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A20HR040872 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A211R007191 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A245R011032 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A251R007789 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A266R015214 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A26FR032871 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A26WR004147 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A29HR039574 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2XRR001417 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF45208X2003613 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD29X2WJ768722 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD29X4VJ741553 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD29XXVJ741556 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD48XXDJ354386 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X2CJ318107 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3DJ358245 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X5CJ307859 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X76J160660 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X86J120815 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X44R062270 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XX3R896588 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X63J705465 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X4FJ445314 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X65J081240 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X2WJ949079 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X7VR732880 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X8XJ817891 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X6YD489492 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X9YD478149 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2GD361073 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDU9X77D743813 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 365 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPSDU9X79D786095 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVD09X0AD797983 | 1 | — |
| 1997 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER2VC027594 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3JSJV6430 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR5DSBV5092 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0JN330514 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH97N461745 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ98N499065 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 45 ft | 5MAPA4521PA065904 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA45238A016141 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4824PA066198 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5UJFC4828CK001431 | 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 (69)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | 9667001726 | CHESTERTON IN | II | — | — | PRECOAT METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKDDB9X65J081240 1RNF48A20HR040872 |
IN 3014860 IN SP162TZY |
| October 1, 2026 | 8352005659 | MIDDLEBURY IN | III | 1 | — | JDM STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X2GD361073 1RNF48A26FR032871 |
IL P1062462 IL 720412ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | 5001210116 | I94 SB, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X9YD478149 1RNF45A287R018325 |
IL P548474 IL 311645ST |
| August 17, 2026 | 9955001094 | LOWELL IN | I | — | — | FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKADR9X63J705465 5MAPA4521PA065904 |
IL P1325567 IL 905808ST |
| July 29, 2026 | 6038001117 | SEYMOUR IN | II | 2 | — | STEEL DYNAMICS FLAT ROLL GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPSDU9X79D786095 1RNF42A261R008057 |
IN 3506939 IL 957295ST |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 9955001041 | LOWELL IN | II | — | — | CLEVELAND CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKADB9X87J116429 1RNF48A29HR039574 |
IN 3377401 IN SP193TRQ |
| July 28, 2026 | 9511005496 | LOWELL IN | II | 1 | 1 | COMBINED SERVICE CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X2GD361073 1RNF48A26FR032871 |
IL P1062462 IL 720412ST |
| 393.120B-CDL | OOSMetal Coils - Improper Securement of coils transported with eyes vertical in/on a vehicle with anchor points | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 9955001026 | LOWELL IN | II | 4 | — | PROMET STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER |
4V4NC9TG67N429851 1J9E144B980003114 |
IN 3436097 IN SP530ABK |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB3-OPERBY | Operating a CMV without the words Operated By when required | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | ETPJN99777 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | NATIONAL | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLBG3CSBM0138 |
IN 3181528 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 9464001272 | LOWELL IN | I | 2 | 1 | CLEVELAND CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X3JD493444 1RNF45A38LR053482 |
IN 2991432 IN SP128HYN |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FRIEDMAN | 7 | November 12, 2024 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS | 6 | March 18, 2026 |
| FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES | 4 | August 17, 2026 |
| CLEVELAND CLIFFS | 4 | July 28, 2026 |
| NORTH STAR BLUESCOPE STEEL LLC | 3 | September 23, 2025 |
| PRECOAT METALS | 2 | October 5, 2026 |
| PROMET STEEL | 2 | July 23, 2026 |
| CLIFFS STEEL | 2 | August 13, 2025 |
| SDI | 2 | June 23, 2025 |
| NATIONAL MATERIAL PROCESSING | 2 | March 26, 2025 |
| FERALLOY PROCESSING | 2 | November 22, 2024 |
| JDM STEEL | 1 | October 1, 2026 |
22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 10, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 24, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 10, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 5, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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