Shod Express LLC Safety Record
DOT# 4135248 · West Chester, OH 45069 · 5134400406
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Shod Express LLC (DOT# 4135248) in West Chester, Ohio has 301 inspections on record with 330 violations and a 16.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 16 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 330 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/23/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2026 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | OR | 0 | 3 |
| 03/04/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 16 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-SEP-25 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26-JUN-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-SEP-25 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-AUG-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-JAN-26 | MO | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 24-FEB-25 | FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-DEC-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-MAY-25 | OR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-NOV-24 | IA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18-JUL-25 | NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, INC | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.