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Carrier profile · USDOT 1119424 · MC-473382 · Updated 07/18/2026

SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC

112 power unitsavg 6.4 yrNational · 37 statesPHOENIX, AZ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-473382 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
112Power units
67 observed · MCS-150
111Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority23 yr active
since 2003
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo22.9%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
7 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

112 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.4 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

23 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 23-yr authority, 23% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC safe to load? SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1119424, MC-473382) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in PHOENIX, AZ, operating 112 power units and 114 drivers. Operating authority has been active 23 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 331 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 22.9% (above the 22.26% national average), with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1119424, and its motor carrier number is MC-473382.

Is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's safety record?

SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC has a 22.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 331 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's fleet?

SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC operates 112 power units and 114 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC based?

SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC is based in PHOENIX, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 37 states.