Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
56 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Shipping Experts IncUSDOT 1248482SACRAMENTO, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
56Reported power
21 seen in inspections
21Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.7Avg age (yr)
2012–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.29.2% of vehicle inspections out of service · 8.7% of driver inspections out of service · BASIC safety alert: Hours-of-Service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 4
29.2% of vehicle inspections out of serviceCarrier29.2%Benchmark22.3%6.9 percentage points above benchmark.8.7% of driver inspections out of serviceCarrier8.7%Benchmark6.7%2 percentage points above benchmark.BASIC safety alert: Hours-of-ServiceFMCSA intervention threshold exceeded for Hours-of-Service.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
56Reported power
21 seen in inspections
21Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.7Avg age (yr)
2012–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
6.7 yr
Model years 2012–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
22 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2004. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
57 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SHIPPING EXPERTS INC (USDOT 1248482) has a Vektor safety score of 66/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 22, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 24 vehicle-level and 46 driver-level — across 10 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 56 power units and 61 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 14, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is SHIPPING EXPERTS INC's USDOT number?
SHIPPING EXPERTS INC's USDOT number is 1248482, and its motor carrier number is MC-489832.
Is SHIPPING EXPERTS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. SHIPPING EXPERTS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: None.
What is SHIPPING EXPERTS INC's safety record?
SHIPPING EXPERTS INC has a 29.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 73 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 66/100 (tier: review).
How big is SHIPPING EXPERTS INC's fleet?
SHIPPING EXPERTS INC operates 56 power units and 61 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHIPPING EXPERTS INC based?
SHIPPING EXPERTS INC is based in SACRAMENTO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 jurisdictions.