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Carrier profile · USDOT 2497025 · Updated 06/21/2026

SHADE STRUCTURES INC

4 power unitsavg 8.5 yrLocal · 1 statesDFW AIRPORT, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksusa-shade.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.5Avg age (yr)
2016–2019 · vPIC
Call dispatch(214) 905-9500Email dispatchclay.waters@usa-shade.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 12 yearsOut-of-service rates below national average
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

Operating authority12 yr active
since 2014
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.5 yr

Model years 2016–2019 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

12 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 12-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is SHADE STRUCTURES INC safe to work with?

Is SHADE STRUCTURES INC safe to load? SHADE STRUCTURES INC (USDOT 2497025) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in DFW AIRPORT, TX, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 12 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 18 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
SSSHADE STRUCTURES INC 100
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Frequently asked

What is SHADE STRUCTURES INC's USDOT number?

SHADE STRUCTURES INC's USDOT number is 2497025.

Is SHADE STRUCTURES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, SHADE STRUCTURES INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is SHADE STRUCTURES INC's safety record?

SHADE STRUCTURES INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SHADE STRUCTURES INC's fleet?

SHADE STRUCTURES INC operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SHADE STRUCTURES INC based?

SHADE STRUCTURES INC is based in DFW AIRPORT, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.