HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2406988-handshake-machinery-services-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HANDSHAKE MACHINERY SERVICES LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% vs Missouri average 20.2%.
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, (816) 813-5033, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC828165.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC828165 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WN350365 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 4, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 5 · Missouri avg 20.2%
0 of 10 · Missouri avg 3.6%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | OK | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Mar 30, 2026 | SD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Mar 4, 2026 | OK | 2 | 3 | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 31, 2025 | NE | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 23, 2025 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 17, 2025 | OK | 2 | 1 | No |
| Mar 20, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 19, 2024 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 29, 2024 | CO | 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 Missouri average covers 51,989 vehicle and 91,637 driver inspections of all Missouri-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
5 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 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 | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.1% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 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 Missouri column is the mix across all Missouri-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2406988 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC828165 |
| Legal name | HANDSHAKE MACHINERY SERVICES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 12 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 335,218 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 17, 2013 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
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.
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Questions about HANDSHAKE MACHINERY SERVICES LLC
What does HANDSHAKE MACHINERY SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC828165: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HANDSHAKE MACHINERY SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking HANDSHAKE MACHINERY SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2406988. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (816) 813-5033, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC828165, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (816) 813-5033
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANDSHAKE TRANSPORTATION LLC High risk Carrier |
Platte City, MO | 2561990 | MC892714 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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