Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 188556 · MC163294 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Shaw Transport Inc

DBA Shaw Transport · Dalton, GA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersU.S. MailChemicalsConstruction
727
Power units
985
Drivers
605
Inspections · 24 mo
27
Crashes · 24 mo
40M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
80
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Liability insurance below required minimum: $750,000 on file vs $1,000,000 required.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance0/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
16.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 47 of 281 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 5 of 595 inspections
Crashes
27
0 fatal8 injury26 tow-away
Crash rate 0.34 per 1M mi
Total inspections
605
Driver inspections
595
Vehicle inspections
281
People injured
10
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1996)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC163294
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Starr Indemnity & Liability Company · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · Affiliated FM Insurance Company
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
727
Power units
727
Trucks
88
Tractors owned
3,072
Trailers owned
985
Drivers
824
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersU.S. MailChemicalsConstruction
Annual mileage
40,257,081 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
188556
MC / docket
MC-163294
Legal name
Shaw Transport Inc
DBA
Shaw Transport
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jun 20, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
985 (824)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Shaw Transport Inc's USDOT number?

Shaw Transport Inc's USDOT number is 188556 and its docket number is MC163294.

Is Shaw Transport Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Shaw Transport Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 605 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle and 0.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 27 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Shaw Transport Inc's fleet?

727 power units and 985 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 20, 2025.

What insurance does Shaw Transport Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Starr Indemnity & Liability Company.

Where is Shaw Transport Inc located?

Shaw Transport Inc is located at 616 East Walnut Ave, Dalton, GA, 30720. Phone: (706) 532-2315.

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