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SHORT & SON INC
Goodland, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 72306 · MC 54220
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-54220 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC054220
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 52-530769-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
72306
MC Number
MC-54220
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
422,813 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
1016 W Hwy 24, Goodland, KS 67735
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Short
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO3
KS3
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Livestock
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X4AJ270806 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65322N5562905 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65322P5564561 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65324P5563850 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD48XXDJ361418 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB8X66J092583 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X91J874263 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 0450000717 | JETMORE KS | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKADB9X4AJ270806 1W1K65322P5564561 |
KS 119627 KS 697243 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 30, 2026 | 1290100073 | PLATNER CO | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9X4AJ270806 |
KS 119627 |
| February 19, 2026 | 0500280076 | AKRON CO | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKADB8X66J092583 1W1K65324P5563850 |
KS 117558 KS 697001 |
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | T120000068 | ON HWY 61, 593 FEET SOUTH FROM, NE | III | 1 | — | ST FRANCIS STOCKYARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKAD48XXDJ361418 1W1K65322N5562905 |
KS 139569 KS 634547 |
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | 1081880020 | AKRON CO | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKADR9X91J874263 |
KS 085144 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 22, 2024 | HP02300078 | NORTON COUNTY - 137, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILX |
1XKADB8X36J092573 1W1VGNYJ8AD538988 |
KS 119503 KS 697010 |
| February 28, 2024 | HP01300570 | NORTON COUNTY - 137, KS | II | 1 | — | TIMMERMAN FEEDLOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW WILX |
1XKADB8X36J092573 1W1VGNYJ8AD538988 |
KS 119503 KS 697010 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ST FRANCIS STOCKYARD | 1 | November 20, 2025 |
| TIMMERMAN FEEDLOT | 1 | February 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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