HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/104020-shantz-cartage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SHANTZ CARTAGE INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No liability insurance (BI&PD) on fileActive for-hire carriers must keep liability insurance on file with FMCSA.
MC123009: Motor carrier active
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (330) 434-3418, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC123009 or MC123009.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 2 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 3 · Ohio avg 5.2%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 18, 2025 | OH | 2 | 4 | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
6 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 7 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | 83.3% | 63.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | 0.7% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required. Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172604A3HMER | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 104020 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC123009, MC123009 |
| Legal name | SHANTZ CARTAGE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 71,658 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 8, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about SHANTZ CARTAGE INC
What does SHANTZ CARTAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC123009: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire). MC123009: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SHANTZ CARTAGE INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking SHANTZ CARTAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 104020. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (330) 434-3418, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC123009 or MC123009, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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