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ABCO TRANSPORTATION INC
Ocala, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 541257 · MC 269456
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-269456 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
7.0% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2010)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC269456
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy LDT-AL-000001086
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
541257
MC Number
MC-269456
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated November 16, 2010
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 16 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 2, 1993
Authority Granted
January 6, 1994
Annual Mileage
14,881,439 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1300 Sw 38th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shawn Walker
Officer 2
Sam Scott
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
357 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.0%
Driver OOS Rate
1.6%
Ranks in the 18th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
46
Vehicle Inspections
14
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate1.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X2RD649761 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X2RD649744 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7ND763414 | 0 | Clean |
| July 15, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X7RD649769 | 1 | Passed |
| July 15, 2026 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49XXKD272361 | 3 | Passed |
| July 15, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X3TD802042 | 1 | Passed |
| July 14, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X2SD702254 | 0 | Clean |
| July 13, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X7RD649769 | 0 | Clean |
| July 11, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49XXSD702275 | 0 | Clean |
| July 11, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X6TD802052 | 1 | Passed |
| July 7, 2026 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X6ND763384 | 2 | Passed |
| July 3, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X3RD649767 | 1 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
33 of 122 inspections
Unsafe Driving
93 of 385 inspections
Hours of Service
43 of 385 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 385 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 385 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 9, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| May 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 5, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 8 | Out of service |
| August 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 2, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 8 | Out of service |
| May 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 11, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| July 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| September 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 8 | Out of service |
| October 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 22, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| April 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 100 recorded violations
Crash History (22)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
22
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
21
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| July 3, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 10, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 25, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| May 21, 2026 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| May 14, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 9, 2026 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| January 25, 2026 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 19, 2026 | WV | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 29, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Showing the 10 most recent of 22 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN9
FL7
GA7
SC7
NC5
KY4
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (90)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~45
of 264 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~45
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
45
Tractor
41
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530N6478004 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533T6611108 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N6478006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2KD272158 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2RD649761 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6KD272356 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | — | 1XPBD49X7ND763414 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7RD649769 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9ND763380 | 2 | — |
| Utility Tr | — | 00000000000000000 | 1 | — |
Show all 90 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4LL198308 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4LL198311 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6LL198312 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530N6477919 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530S6320516 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530T6611017 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530T6611101 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531HU841619 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L2913715 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531T6611107 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531T6611110 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532HU863614 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K6625807 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2913819 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532N6478019 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532S6436607 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU863606 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L2913702 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N6477915 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533T6611111 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HU863615 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K6625906 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534S6320518 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534T6611103 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HU841602 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L2913709 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L2913726 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L2913807 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536L2913824 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536T6611104 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H2000531 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K6625902 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2913816 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N6477724 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537N6477920 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537T6611113 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538S6320506 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539H2000501 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L2913817 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN6477720 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN6478009 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XT6611123 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0RD649760 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0RD649774 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0SD702236 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1ND763390 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1SD702231 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2ND763401 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2RD649744 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2SD702254 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | 1XPBD49X3ND763415 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3RD649767 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3TD802042 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4RD649759 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4RD649776 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4SD702272 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5PD763427 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5RD649771 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5RD848190 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5SD702264 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5TD802043 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6LD657868 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6ND763384 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6RD649746 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6RD649763 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6SD702242 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6SD702273 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6TD802052 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7ND763393 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | 1XPBD49X7ND763419 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7SD702265 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8LD657855 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8ND763385 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8RD649781 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9RD848192 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9TD802045 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9TD802059 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD272361 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXRD848198 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXSD702275 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 2, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 3, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 19, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 1994 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| January 6, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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