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SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY

1338 E PERKINS AVE SUITE 102 · Sandusky, OH 44870

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  • MC #459611
  • USDOT #247350 USDOT Active
  • 336
    Power Units
  • 286
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY is a Sandusky, OH freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 336 truck(s) in their fleet and 286 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-459611 and their USDOT number is 247350.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/16/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/16/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 21,600,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 59 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 59 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 46 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 42 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 42 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 17 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: NC (59), FL (53), TN (50), OH (46), MD (42), SC (34), GA (26), PA (23), MS (17), NJ (14), AL (11), VA (7), +7 more. Home base: Sandusky, Ohio.

Safety Record

52 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 15
    Tow
  • 23
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.94 30 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 17 Vehicle Maintenance 3.7 111 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 403
    Total
  • 257
    Clean
  • 146
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 100 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 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 telephone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS15× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× 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 ATIS2× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.8× OOS×8 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 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
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.8× OOS×8 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs6× OOS×6 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)4× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.83G-ELDCExhaust System - Any exhaust system leaking at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment and the vehicle has a condition that permits entry of exhaust fumes into the driver/sleeper compartment.1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 42

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× 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 wear5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.102B-CCargo - Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTH SHORE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
1338 E PERKINS AVE SUITE 102
SANDUSKY, OH 44870
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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