Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Downeast Shipping LLCUSDOT 2838730CHARLOTTE, NC
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
21Reported power
22 seen in inspections
24Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.28.6% of vehicle inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
21Reported power
22 seen in inspections
24Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
6.3 yr
Model years 2005–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
10 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2016. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
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
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC (USDOT 2838730) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common 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 $750,000 limit in force from INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY effective Feb 10, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 35 driver-level — across 7 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 27, 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 DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's USDOT number?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's USDOT number is 2838730, and its motor carrier number is MC-950332.
Is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's safety record?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 61 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's fleet?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC operates 21 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC based?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC is based in CHARLOTTE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 jurisdictions.