Shotgun Distribution Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Dalton, GA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 11 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 11 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 74% | 89% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 99% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 93% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 4 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 4 | 4 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 3 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1.81 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 17.42 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 1.17 | — |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state VA accounts for 63% of activity. Activity outside home state (GA): 100%.
| Unsafe Driving |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 5 |
| 1 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | 39345DBAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 3965BHWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 3924ADOSP | Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 39375BTFV | Tires - Front less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 3939AHLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |