Shaw Transport Inc
USDOT 188556 · MC-163294 · Dalton, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Shaw Transport Inc (dba Shaw Transport) is a corporation based in Dalton, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 727 power units and 985 drivers, which ranks it #17 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 592 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 28 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 26 tow-away), or 3.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, intermodal containers, us mail, chemicals, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Shaw Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Shaw Transport |
| USDOT number | 188556 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-163294 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 616 East Walnut Ave, Dalton, GA 30720 |
| Phone | (706) 532-2315 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 188556.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 27 | 11 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 88 | 601 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3,072 | 115 | 0 |
- 1.35 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 40,257,081 miles reported for 2024 – about 55,374 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 81% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 824 CDL drivers; 659 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 326 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Shaw Transport Inc | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.8% | 17.8% | 16.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 4.2 | 2.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 592 | 582 with a driver check, 276 with a vehicle check, 231 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 23, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Georgia carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Dalton
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braun's Express Inc USDOT 58192 | Dalton | 127 | 102 | 141 | 9.2% | 7 |
| Rosedale Transport Inc USDOT 275259 | Dalton | 126 | 108 | 217 | 34.6% | 8 |
| Astroturf Corporation USDOT 1477947 | Dalton | 120 | 99 | 27 | 37.5% | 0 |
| C&H Services of North Georgia LLC USDOT 1837127 | Dalton | 119 | 104 | 20 | 75.0% | 2 |
| Norton Transport Inc USDOT 925129 | Ringgold | 2,400 | 1,500 | 1,200 | 9.9% | 55 |
| Mohawk Carpet Transportation of Georgia LLC USDOT 374 | Calhoun | 992 | 930 | 831 | 15.9% | 48 |
| Xpress Global Systems LLC USDOT 534817 | Tunnel Hill | 349 | 392 | 578 | 14.6% | 20 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Shaw Transport Inc?
Shaw Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 188556 and operating authority MC-163294.
How many trucks does Shaw Transport Inc have?
It reports 727 power units (689 tractors, 38 straight trucks) and 3,187 trailers, with 985 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 20, 2025).
Where is Shaw Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dalton, Georgia 30720.
What is the out-of-service rate of Shaw Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.