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SHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC

805 BUCANAN ST · Des Moines, IA 50316

Authorized: Property
(515) 777-8382 Tap to call
  • MC #117447
  • USDOT #3169884 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-117447 and their USDOT number is 3169884.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated May 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 181,791 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Fresh Produce
  • U.S. Mail

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: MD (1), SD (1), WI (1), MN (1), IA (1), PA (1). Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 6 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.28 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.5 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 6
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× SW 7
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC
805 BUCANAN ST
DES MOINES, IA 50316
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same legal or DBA name 3

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
SHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC
Ballwin, MO
USDOT Active Authorized: Property1299349901631460
SHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC
Dearborn, MI
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:4411608943509074
SHAM TRANSPORTATION LLC
Columbus, OH
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:4412482743636955

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