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SHAW TRANSPORT

616 EAST WALNUT AVE · Dalton, GA 30720

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #163294
  • USDOT #188556 USDOT Active
  • 727
    Power Units
  • 985
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SHAW TRANSPORT is a Dalton, GA freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 727 truck(s) in their fleet and 985 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-163294 and their USDOT number is 188556.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/20/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SHAW TRANSPORT INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/20/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 40,257,081 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 89 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) California — 80 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 46 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 15 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 15 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 45 states over the past 24 months: GA (89), CA (80), NC (46), FL (43), TN (34), MD (25), TX (23), NY (17), PA (15), SC (15), NM (14), WA (14), +33 more. Home base: Dalton, Georgia.

Safety Record

46 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 19
    Tow
  • 26
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.5 42 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 12 Vehicle Maintenance 3.11 103 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 6

Inspection Summary

  • 592
    Total
  • 440
    Clean
  • 152
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 102 unique codes

Critical 35

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.130(c)Improper restraint/securement of item1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured11× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other8× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 50

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.3× SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
SHAW TRANSPORT
616 EAST WALNUT AVE
DALTON, GA 30720
Mailing Address
SHAW TRANSPORT INC
3510 CORPORATE DRIVE
DALTON, GA 30720

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