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395 BAIRD STREET, AKRON, OH, 44311-2455

DOT# 104020 MC# 123009 Akron, Ohio 36 years

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Power Units

Drivers

Crashes (24-Month)

Not reported

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

Inspections

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Public record

3 events tracked · latest Jan 16, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 3

Jan 16, 2026
Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
Apr 18, 2025
Roadside inspection, 4 violations (no OOS).
Oct 30, 2024
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Contact Details

Phone(330) 434-3418

Fax(330) 434-3410

Email[email protected]

Physical Address395 BAIRD STREET, AKRON, OH, 44311-2455

Mailing Address395 BAIRD STREET, AKRON, OH, 44311-2455

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC230918

CommonNot Active

ContractActive

BrokerNot Active

DocketMC123009

CommonNot Active

ContractInactive

BrokerNot Active

Operating36 years

Company Overview

SHANTZ CARTAGE INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Akron, Ohio. The company has been in operation for 36 years, registered with the FMCSA on 06/01/1974. The fleet consists of 6 power units and 6 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 70,000 miles (2023). With zero crashes across 5 inspections, SHANTZ CARTAGE INC maintains an excellent safety record. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, SHANTZ CARTAGE INC has a Trust Score of 100/100 (Excellent).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Mileage

Annual Mileage70,000 miles

Mileage Year2023

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

Interstate

Intrastate

CDL

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

Last Review05/09/2006

Insurance

AmountNot reported

Type-

Effective-

Company-

Policy #-

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier

Fleet6 units

Drivers6

Mileage70,000 mi

Operating36 years

MCS-15004/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total3

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Below National Average

Vehicle Inspections

Total2

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Below National Average

HazMat Inspections

Total1

OOS0

OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)

Last FMCSA Review: 05/09/2006 | Rated: 06/08/2006

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

2023

1 · 0 OOS —

2024

1 · 0 OOS =

2025

1 · 0 OOS =

2026

1 · 0 OOS =

Crashes

No crashes on record.

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jan 2026 — 3 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).

Clean — no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.

Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

7 roadside violations across 3 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service

Vehicle Maintenance 5 violations · 0 OOS

Hazardous Materials 2 violations · 0 OOS

Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results — not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (4)

Date	State	Level	Location	Violations	OOS	Driver Viol	Driver OOS	Vehicle Viol	Vehicle OOS	HazMat
01/16/2026 ▼	OH	Walk-Around (Level II)	WADSWORTH OH	3	0	0	0	3	0	2
Violations (3) 393.9A-HLLH — CFR 393.9A-HLLH Non-OOS 172.604A3-HMER — CFR 172.604A3-HMER Non-OOS 172.604A3-HMER — CFR 172.604A3-HMER Non-OOS
04/18/2025 ▼	OH	Walk-Around (Level II)	AKRON OH	4	0	0	0	0	0	-
Violations (4) 393.9A-LIL — CFR 393.9A-LIL Non-OOS 393.9A-LHLI — CFR 393.9A-LHLI Non-OOS 393.9A-LSLI — CFR 393.9A-LSLI Non-OOS 393.55E-B — CFR 393.55E-B Non-OOS
10/30/2024	OH	Driver-Only (Level III)	CHAGRIN FALLS OH	0	0	0	0	0	0	-
09/06/2023	OH	Driver-Only (Level III)	ROADSIDE	0	0	0	0	0	0	-

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$1,000,000	12/23/2013	12/01/2014	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	52-618896-00	$1,000,000	12/01/2019	12/01/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	52-618896-01	$1,000,000	12/01/2019	11/28/2024	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$750,000	12/01/2015	12/01/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$1,000,000	12/01/2015	12/31/2019	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$1,000,000	12/01/2015	12/01/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$750,000	12/01/2014	07/01/2015	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X.30271	$750,000	12/01/2012	12/23/2013	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X.30271	$750,000	12/01/2012	01/22/2014	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$750,000	12/01/2011	12/01/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$750,000	12/01/2011	02/05/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$1,000,000	12/01/2011	12/01/2012	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$750,000	12/01/2011	07/15/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TRK-6005219-1	$750,000	12/01/2006	12/01/2011	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	TRK-6005219-1	$750,000	12/01/2006	01/21/2012	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION	WCP103003136600	$1,000,000	12/01/2004	12/01/2006	Replaced
34	CARGO	ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	IM03401145	$0	12/01/2003	01/07/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CK01000209	$1,000,000	12/01/2003	12/01/2004	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.	F3R 040656-00	$1,000,000	12/01/1999	12/01/2003	Cancelled
34	CARGO	CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA	CMP 0318531	$0	12/01/1996	12/01/2003	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA	TPP 0314099	$1,000,000	12/01/1996	12/01/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INS. UNDERWRITERS, INC.	1MP 30120 434 300	$1,000,000	12/01/1995	12/11/1996	Cancelled
34	CARGO	FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS	1MP 30120434300	$0	12/01/1995	12/11/1996	Cancelled
91	BIPD	CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	TPL 343016	$0	12/01/1992	12/28/1995	Cancelled
91	BIPD	CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	TPL 343016	$0	12/01/1992	12/01/1995	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X30271	$1,000,000	07/01/2015	12/01/2015	Replaced

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC230918	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/27/2011	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/09/2012
MC230918	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/01/1992	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/12/1993
MC123009	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/29/1987	REVOKED	12/28/1987
MC230918	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	06/29/1990	-	-
MC230918	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	01/14/1997	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/24/1997

No revocation records.

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100/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown

100 — no deductions

Clean record — the bar stays full at 100.

Verification — 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

Active for-hire authority on file — FMCSA requires insurance to keep it active.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

Clean record — no deductions. This carrier starts and stays at 100.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back — the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A — not required — never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty — we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark — for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference — the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers) knockout	−10
Crashes — rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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Inspection Records (4)

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