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Carrier profile · USDOT 3856749 · MC-1407566 ·
Shorthorn LLC
DBA SHORTHORN CARGO
110 power unitsavg 4.4 yrNational · 41 statesWAUWATOSA, WI87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1407566 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
110Power units
143 observed · MCS-150
204Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.4 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
88 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
SHORTHORN LLC (USDOT 3856749) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 29, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 323 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 148 vehicle-level and 323 driver-level — across 41 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 110 power units and 111 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 24, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHORTHORN LLC's USDOT number?
SHORTHORN LLC's USDOT number is 3856749, and its motor carrier number is MC-1407566.
Is SHORTHORN LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SHORTHORN LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHORTHORN LLC's safety record?
SHORTHORN LLC has a 29.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 407 roadside inspections, with 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHORTHORN LLC's fleet?
SHORTHORN LLC operates 110 power units and 111 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHORTHORN LLC based?
SHORTHORN LLC is based in WAUWATOSA, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 41 states.
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