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SHON CONNELLY
DBA: Connelly Trucking
Mechanicsville, IA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 553041 · MC 273550
No Safety Rating
Active 19 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-273550 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 14, 2007; first granted November 29, 1994 (31 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC273550
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP46892A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
553041
MC Number
MC-273550
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 11, 1994
Authority First Granted
November 29, 1994
Authority Reinstated
May 14, 2007
Annual Mileage
395,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Mechanicsville, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokePaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
IL2
AR1
MO1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X71R868298 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2HL033060 | 3 | — |
| Bens | — | 1NUFT28Z4XMNA0439 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9535KE539781 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDR8X4VD427977 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5328RM402722 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | 5012380037 | IL-336, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKADR9X71R868298 1JJV532D2HL033060 |
IA FT4589 IA FT5095 |
| April 9, 2026 | N201000378 | ROADSIDE, MS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKADR9X71R868298 1JJV532D2HL033060 |
IA FT4589 IA FT5095 |
| July 25, 2025 | W132007875 | JOPLIN MO | II | 1 | — | VALLIANT MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPCDR8X4VD427977 5V8VA5328RM402722 |
IA FT4588 IA FW9154 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 17, 2025 | 000P16C47L | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | III | 1 | — | FP&S FEED PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XKADR9X71R868298 1S12E9535KE539781 |
IA FT4589 IA FY3260 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 14, 2025 | 7910000831 | VAN BUREN AR | III | 1 | — | ARDAUGH GLASS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKADR9X71R868298 1JJV532D2HL033060 |
IA FT4589 IA FT5095 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 25, 2024 | 4068770858 | I474, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENS |
1XKADR9X71R868298 1NUFT28Z4XMNA0439 |
IA FT4589 IA HR5563 |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| March 4, 2024 | 000P14S2HN | I35SB 212MM JOICE, IA | II | 1 | 1 | CERTAINTEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILX |
1XKADR9X8RR632027 1W15482A0K6627687 |
IA FT4590 IA FR4065 |
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| February 6, 2024 | 000P10C3HJ | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 2 | — | SCHWAN'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKADR9X71R868298 5V8VA532XRM406948 |
IA FT4589 IA FV5956 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 14, 2023 | 000P16DL20 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | III | 2 | — | BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANG |
1XKADR9X71R868298 5V8VA5324RM406959 |
IA FT4589 IA FW3174 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 13, 2023 | 2466008841 | HANCOCK WI | II | 1 | — | WORLEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKADR9X71R868298 5V8VA5324RM406945 |
IA FT4589 IA FV5953 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VALLIANT MILL | 1 | July 25, 2025 |
| FP&S FEED PRODUCTS | 1 | February 17, 2025 |
| ARDAUGH GLASS INC | 1 | January 14, 2025 |
| CERTAINTEED | 1 | March 4, 2024 |
| SCHWAN'S | 1 | February 6, 2024 |
| BAY VALLEY FOODS LLC | 1 | December 14, 2023 |
| WORLEY | 1 | November 13, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 31, 2004 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 8, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 29, 1994 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 27, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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