Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 334825 · MC-300028 ·
Shellfish Express Inc
5 power unitsavg 11.5 yrRegional · 5 statesORIENTAL, NC93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-300028 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.5Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.5 yr
Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC (USDOT 334825) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 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 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 22, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% 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 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 31, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 7, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 334825, and its motor carrier number is MC-300028.
Is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC based?
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC is based in ORIENTAL, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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