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Shama Express LLC

Grafton, OH

DOT# 2365847 | MC# 811216 | FMCSA since 2012 (13 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records

69

Trust Score

Mixed

FMCSA data ↓

49

Power Units

34

Drivers

FMCSA since 2012 (13 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

SHAMA EXPRESS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 2012. Based in Grafton, OH, they operate a fleet of 49 power units with 34 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dry Van and Box Truck.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Shama Express LLC operates the following equipment types:

Dry Van Box Truck

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 38 11 0 49
Trailers 57 1 0 58

Authorized Cargo Types

Shama Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

General Freight

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 34

MCS-150 Mileage: 3,095,560 miles (2025)

Driver Information

34

Total Drivers

34

CDL Drivers

34

Interstate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by SHAMA EXPRESS LLC

41 trucks and 44 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Volvo Truck, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 44 SEMI-TRAILER, 40 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 28.2% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
41
Trailers
44
OOS (24 mo)
24
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
SEMI-TRAILER 44 52%
TRUCK TRACTOR 40 47%
STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 1%
Trailers (44 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 44
Trailer makes
Utility Trailer 26
Hyundai Translead 8
Bens 2
Transcraft 2
Unpublishe 2
Hyst 1
Reitnouer 1
Vangaurd 1
Vanguard National 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 44 trailers
Body type
Box or Van Enclosed Trailer 38
Flatbed or Platform Trailer 5
Length
53 ft 43
Axles
2 axles 42
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Volvo Truck 36 42%
Utility Trailer Manufacturer 27 32%
Hyundai Translead Trailers 9 11%
Freightliner 5 6%
Benson/wabash 4 5%
Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) 3 4%
Reitnouer Inc 1 1%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
PWY4636 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 5 May 2026
TTC6668 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 2 May 2026
PWZ699 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2026
4113236 ME Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER 1 May 2026
PWK7082 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 3 Apr 2026
PWH9422 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 3 Apr 2026
TTQ1825 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 3 Apr 2026
TRL2505 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 1 Apr 2026
PWK4153 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 8 Apr 2026
TRW4607 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 5 Apr 2026
PWU8022 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 3 Apr 2026
TRW4600 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 1 Apr 2026
PWJ5625 OH Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR 7 Mar 2026
TRV7969 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 4 Mar 2026
TRL2506 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 3 Mar 2026
PWY4636 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Mar 2026
PXA5751 OH Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR 5 Mar 2026
TRG3455 OH Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER 4 Mar 2026
PWV1240 OH Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR 4 Mar 2026
TRN6877 OH Bens SEMI-TRAILER 2 Mar 2026

Plate registrations span 3 states: OH (82) · ME (2) · TN (1)

Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 85)
4V4NC9EH8PN620709 TRUCK TRACTOR
2023 Volvo Truck VNL
D13 engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 5 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1UYVS2537J7302121 SEMI-TRAILER
2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer
Last seen May 2026 · 2 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
4V4NC9EH2HN982388 TRUCK TRACTOR
2017 Volvo Truck VNL
D13 engine · Class 8
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
5V8VA532XNM209532 SEMI-TRAILER
2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)
Last seen May 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
4V4NC9EH0LN215860 TRUCK TRACTOR
2020 Volvo Truck VNL
D13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 3 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
4V4WC9EH9JN894237 TRUCK TRACTOR
2018 Volvo Truck VNR
D13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1UYVS2532GG646822 SEMI-TRAILER
2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer
Last seen Apr 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1UYVS2539L7873838 SEMI-TRAILER
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer
Last seen Apr 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
4V4NC9EJ4KN203325 TRUCK TRACTOR
2019 Volvo Truck VNL
D13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 8 insp · 1 OOS · recalls ↗
1UYVS2538N7524415 SEMI-TRAILER
2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer
Last seen Apr 2026 · 5 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
4V4NC9EH1PN312636 TRUCK TRACTOR
2023 Volvo Truck VNL
D13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Apr 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1UYVS2530N7524408 SEMI-TRAILER
2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer
Last seen Apr 2026 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.

Dispatch Services in OH

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Cross-reference this carrier's data with official FMCSA systems:

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Operating Authority & Insurance

Active FMCSA operating authority

Authorized as: Contract carrier · Carries: Property.

Required insurance on file with FMCSA
  • Liability (BIPD): ✓ $1,000K
  • Cargo: ✗ not on file
  • Bond/Trust (brokers): ✗ not on file

Source: FMCSA licensing & insurance records. "On file" reflects filings FMCSA has received, not real-time coverage.

Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

91

Inspections

24 months

172

Violations

Total found

21

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 6.6%
Nat'l avg: 7.5%

✓ Better than national average (-0.9%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 16.5%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✓ Better than national average (-5.3%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
07/18/2026 AR Driver Only 0
07/14/2026 MI Walk-Around 1
07/07/2026 WV Walk-Around 2
06/03/2026 NJ Driver Only 0
06/03/2026 WV Driver Only 2
06/03/2026 KY Driver Only 1
06/02/2026 NY Walk-Around 13
05/20/2026 MD Full 1
05/12/2026 OH Walk-Around 0
05/11/2026 PA Full 4
05/07/2026 MI Walk-Around 1
04/16/2026 KY Driver Only 1
04/16/2026 KY Driver Only 0
04/16/2026 NY Driver Only 0
04/13/2026 KS Walk-Around 2

Showing 15 of 91 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

172 Total Violations 91 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
58
0.64 violations per inspection 6 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
26
0.29 violations per inspection 15 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 23.1% (21 / 91)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 91X DC910044-02 $1 Million 04/30/2026
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC910044-01 04/09/2025 11/28/2025 TERM/CANCL
WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY W38AF00152 11/09/2021 11/09/2023 CANCEL
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY SC20102488 08/17/2021 11/09/2021 CANCEL
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY SC19110503 11/09/2019 11/09/2020 CANCEL
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA JNG000141-00 04/23/2019 11/09/2019 CANCEL
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC910044-01 04/09/2025 11/03/2025 TERM/REPL
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-01514-14 09/10/2014 09/10/2015 CANCEL
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-01514-13 09/10/2013 09/10/2014 CANCEL
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY CA 2036151 01/26/2013 09/10/2013 TERM/REPL
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY SC20102488 05/26/2021 08/17/2021 CANCEL
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC910044-02 03/18/2026 05/28/2026 TERM/CANCL
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY SC20102488 11/09/2020 05/26/2021 CANCEL
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-05078-16 04/22/2016 05/05/2017 TERM/CANCL
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC910044-01 02/12/2025 05/01/2025 TERM/CANCL
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC910044-02 03/18/2026 04/30/2026 TERM/REPL
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY FA18MOT02058500 04/23/2018 04/23/2019 TERM/REPL
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRB001943 04/22/2017 04/22/2018 CANCEL
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-05078-16 04/22/2016 04/22/2017 TERM/REPL
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-1514-15 09/10/2015 04/22/2016 TERM/REPL
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC910044-02 01/02/2026 04/17/2026 TERM/CANCL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

7

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

3

Injuries

6

Tow-Aways

7 FMCSA-recordable

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
06/25/2026 AR TEXARKANA, AR 0 0 Yes
04/13/2026 KS KANSAS CITY, KS 0 1 Yes
01/21/2026 KY LEBANON JUNCTION, KY 0 0 Yes
06/13/2025 OH HOMER (TOWNSHIP OF), OH 0 0 Yes
06/03/2025 MD WILLIAMSPORT, MD 0 1 Yes
09/28/2024 IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN 0 0 Yes
09/19/2024 PA FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, PA 0 1 No

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Is Shama Express LLC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
Worth a Closer Look
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Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Shares owners with 1 shut-down carrier
The same person or people also run one or more carriers that are no longer active. This is sometimes a sign of a company re-registering to leave a bad record behind — verify who you're really dealing with.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.
Roadside safety record looks normal (16% off-road)
16% of roadside inspections ended in an "out-of-service" order — at or below the ~21% national average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does SHAMA EXPRESS LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SHAMA EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Dry Van and Box Truck.

Is SHAMA EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?

SHAMA EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has SHAMA EXPRESS LLC been in business?

SHAMA EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2012, making their authority approximately 13 years, 7 months old.

Where is SHAMA EXPRESS LLC located?

SHAMA EXPRESS LLC is physically located at 1014 COMMERCE DR, GRAFTON, OH 44044.

69 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Mixed

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority 7 crashes (24 mo) OOS rate 16.5%

Roadside Inspection History 91 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

SHAMA EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 91 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OH, NY, KY. Out of these, 16 inspections (about 18%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 395.8E-HOSPD — 14 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-07-18 AR Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-07-14 MI Level 2 · Walk-around 1
2026-07-07 WV Level 2 · Walk-around 2
2026-06-03 NJ Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-06-03 WV Level 3 · Driver-only 2
2026-06-03 KY Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-06-02 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 13
2026-05-20 MD Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2026-05-12 OH Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2026-05-11 PA Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 4
2026-05-07 MI Level 2 · Walk-around 1
2026-04-16 KY Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-04-16 KY Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-04-16 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-04-13 KS Level 2 · Walk-around 2
2026-04-13 OH Level 3 · Driver-only 2
2026-04-06 OH Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-03-24 NC Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2026-03-24 AL Level 2 · Walk-around 2
2026-03-22 KY Level 1 · North American Standard (full) 1
2026-03-04 IN Level 3 · Driver-only 7
2026-02-04 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-02-04 NY Level 2 · Walk-around 4
2026-01-20 OH Level 2 · Walk-around 3
2026-01-16 NY Level 3 · Driver-only 2

Showing 25 of 91 inspections. View full history →

Roadside Violation Profile

Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), SHAMA EXPRESS LLC was cited for 118 violations, of which 20 (17%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.

Violations by safety category
BASIC category Violations Out-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 50 13
Hours-of-Service Compliance 35 4
Unsafe Driving 30 0
Driver Fitness 3 3
Most-cited violation types
Brakes All Others 15 1 OOS Other Log/Form & Manner 12 Dangerous Driving 12 Hours 11 1 OOS Misc Violations 7 Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 7 Tires 7 7 OOS False Log 6 1 OOS Seat Belt 4 Emergency Equipment 4 Speeding 2 3 Brakes Out of Adjustment 3

Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.

Carrier History & Continuity

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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)

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