Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1563014 · MC-606221 ·
Stephen Nels Bradley
DBA HORSESHOE EXPRESS
11 power unitsavg 11.6 yrRegional · 5 statesNORWOOD, NC87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-606221 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.6Avg age (yr)
2002–2025 · 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 peersTypical
11.6 yr
Model years 2002–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY (USDOT 1563014) 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 Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA effective Jul 15, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 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 Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 28, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY's USDOT number?
STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY's USDOT number is 1563014, and its motor carrier number is MC-606221.
Is STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY's safety record?
STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 19 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY's fleet?
STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY operates 11 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY based?
STEPHEN NELS BRADLEY is based in NORWOOD, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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