SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC

DOT 72022 MC 108382 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
48 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 8.33% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
21 units

Drivers: 13

Trailers: 109 (109 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

459 S RIVER RD, BAY CITY, MI, 48708-9601

Phone Number

(989) 893-3505

Mailing Address

PO BOX 357, BAY CITY, MI, 48707

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(989) 893-3151

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
48 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

Inactive
38 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
— — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-03-02 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2019-08-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-08-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-09-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-09-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-03-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-03-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2003-05-05 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2003-05-05 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1995-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-04-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC108382 2020-03-02
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC108382 2003-02-14

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-09-01 BIPD/Primary GRT28357A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2020-09-01 BIPD/Primary HAT 0010678-01 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2024-09-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2019-09-01 BIPD/Primary FLTRK000000235 $1,000,000 FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE… 2020-10-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-09-01 BIPD/Primary MCP25534A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2019-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-09-01 BIPD/Primary BAP2429468 $1,000,000 STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSUR… 2016-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-09-01 BIPD/Primary HAT 0010678-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2015-09-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 1096101 $1,000,000 LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-09-01 BIPD/Primary GWP81791A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2014-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-09-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9880039 01 $1,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-10-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-07-16 BIPD/Primary TP 9880039 $1,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-06-11 BIPD/Primary TP 9880039 $1,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-07-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-18 BIPD/Primary TP 9880039 $1,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-06-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-09-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9880039 $1,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 2010-03-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-20 CARGO QT-660-5457B723-TIL-09 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2018-09-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-03-14 BIPD/Primary CA060221 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-09-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2006-02-06 SURETY 929388709 $1,000,000 WESTERN SURETY CO. 2013-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-01 CARGO QT-660-5456B702-TIL-05 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2009-06-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-03-14 BIPD/Primary CA-030050 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-03-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-09-08 BIPD/Primary 1080863241 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2003-03-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-03-17 BIPD/Primary 1080863241 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2001-09-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-03-17 BIPD/Primary NKA250896407 $1,000,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 2000-03-17 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

8.33%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

48 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

25.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

12 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

20 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 48 Last inspection: Jun 28, 2026 Total crashes: 51

FMCSA Inspection Records (48 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 28, 2026

1763000402

7 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 11, 2026

MALIK03737

Level 2 MI VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

May 27, 2026

W105004729

1 viol.
Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

May 14, 2026

1992000038

Level 1 US VOLVO 4V4NC9TH...

Apr 30, 2026

E905612044

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Apr 30, 2026

E905612044

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 PA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Apr 16, 2026

MALIK03632

1 viol.
Level 2 MI VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Apr 7, 2026

0235C00934

1 viol.
Level 1 MD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Feb 25, 2026

0006851212

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Feb 12, 2026

VANHJ04070

1 viol.
Level 2 MI FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jan 30, 2026

3258000228

Level 3 OH PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Dec 24, 2025

1028700191

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLDR...

Dec 8, 2025

VANHJ04019

Level 2 MI FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Oct 22, 2025

SHEPZ05386

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Aug 19, 2025

3219000211

Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

48

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

48

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (51 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 28, 2026

OH • OH0265125359

Fatal

Fatal

2

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 31, 2025

MI • MI0003558788

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2025

MI • MI0003437484

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 28, 2023

OH • OH0235112975

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 5, 2022

MI • MI0002775455

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2019

MI • MI0001784911

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 5, 2017

IN • IN0903051938

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 15, 2016

MI • MI0009876539

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 7, 2015

OH • OH0156055488

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2015

IN • IN0902396943

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 13, 2014

AR • AR0014073700

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

5

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2014

MI • MI0009031292

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 8, 2014

IN • IN0902155926

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2013

IN • IN0902099028

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 16, 2013

MI • MI0008583253

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

3

Injury Crashes

27

Total Crashes

51

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

23

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 13
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

48
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

21
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

21

0 owned

Trailers

109

109 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

13

CDL Drivers: 13
Interstate: 13
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

12

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 25.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 13
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Chemicals

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

21

Power Units

21

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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