Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 616815 · MC-295451
A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC
7 power unitsavg 9.3 yrMulti-region · 13 statesEL MIRAGE, AZ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-295451 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2006–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 31 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1995.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 40 inspections.
Operating authority3030 yr active
since 1995Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo18.818.8 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.3 yr
Model years 2006–2023 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC safe to work with?
Is A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC safe to load? A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC (USDOT 616815, MC-295451) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in EL MIRAGE, AZ, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 30 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 40 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 18.8% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
APA PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC 100
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Safety
40 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 18.8% (24-mo)16 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)29 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
10.0% now▼ Improving
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈2.1 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
- Registered power units
- 7
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 29
- Annualized
- ≈15 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈2.1 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving14
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance8
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance7
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance6
- 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance6
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance4 · 2 OOS
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance3
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance3
- 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving2
- 393.128 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance2 · 2 OOS
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 12 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+7 earlier
American Reliable · 96–00
Liberty · 04–06
State Pennsylvania · 07–09
Praetorian · 09–11
Hudson · 11–15
Northland · 15–25
19952025
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
13 insurer eras · collapsed from 33 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Jul 2025 → Aug 2025 | $750k | 2 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 2015 → Jul 2025 | $750k | 2 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2011 → Jul 2015 | $750k | 2 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2009 → May 2011 | $750k | 1 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | May 2007 → May 2009 | $750k | 2 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | May 2006 → Jan 2007 | $750k | 4 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | May 2004 → May 2006 | $750k | 6 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2003 → May 2004 | $750k | 1 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2002 → May 2003 | $750k | 2 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2001 → May 2002 | $750k | 1 |
| AMWEST SURETY INSURANCE CO. | Oct 2000 → Jun 2001 | $750k | 1 |
| AMERICAN RELIABLE INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 1996 → Oct 2000 | $750k | 8 |
| TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO. | Oct 1995 → Oct 1996 | $750k | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 7
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 14
- Trailers (towed)
- 11
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2023
Newest model yr
2006
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 13 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusMulti-region
revealedStates observed1313
US statesInspections · 24 mo2929
AZ busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
EL MIRAGE, AZ
Top corridor
AZ
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 3 trucks also ran under 2 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 1551331USDOT 1138495Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (11 trucks · 5 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3908923USDOT 710381USDOT 1138495USDOT 1551331USDOT 54283
Shares a company officer with other carriers
malachi flesher — 2 carriers: USDOT 1551331
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)77
Observed (24 mo)1414
Shared w/ other carriers1111
Roadside-observed power units materially exceed the registered MCS-150 fleet — confirm the carrier is operating within its filed capacity.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 13133 W ORCHID LANE, EL MIRAGE, AZ, 85335
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (623) 536-6300
- Cell
- (602) 531-2201
- Fax
- (623) 536-2010
- Web domain
- aplusautoshippers.com
Registration
- Officers
- Malachi Flesher · Thomas Dishong
- USDOT / docket
- 616815 · MC-295451
- First registered
- 10/12/1995
- Last MCS-150
- 03/11/2025 · 843,000 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 09/04/2024
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
07
Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC's USDOT number?
A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC's USDOT number is 616815, and its motor carrier number is MC-295451.
Is A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC's safety record?
A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC has a 18.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 40 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC's fleet?
A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC based?
A PLUS AUTO SHIPPERS LLC is based in EL MIRAGE, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.