HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/380792-james-l-shortridge/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
JAMES L SHORTRIDGE
No risk signals found
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (573) 735-2096, not a number from an email or load board.
- MC742097 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2471278. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- 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 1 · Missouri avg 20.2%
0 of 2 · Missouri avg 3.6%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | MO | 1 | 4 | 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
4 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Missouri share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | 100.0% | 66.1% |
4 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 380792 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC742097 |
| Legal name | JAMES L SHORTRIDGE |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 24, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 5, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherRock
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 JAMES L SHORTRIDGE
What does JAMES L SHORTRIDGE's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for JAMES L SHORTRIDGE (MC742097), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about JAMES L SHORTRIDGE is old or missing?
MC742097, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026. 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 JAMES L SHORTRIDGE?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 380792. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (573) 735-2096, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches the docket on file, 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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