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Carrier profile · USDOT 3856749 · MC-1407566 ·
Shorthorn LLC
DBA SHORTHORN CARGO
110 power unitsavg 4.3 yrNational · 43 statesWAUWATOSA, WI87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1407566 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
110Power units
151 observed · MCS-150
212Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · 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 peersNewer
4.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
95 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
SHORTHORN LLC (USDOT 3856749) 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 Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 29, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 348 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 156 vehicle-level and 348 driver-level — across 43 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 110 power units and 130 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 13, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHORTHORN LLC's USDOT number?
SHORTHORN LLC's USDOT number is 3856749, and its motor carrier number is MC-1407566.
Is SHORTHORN LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. SHORTHORN LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHORTHORN LLC's safety record?
SHORTHORN LLC has a 28.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 443 roadside inspections, with 22 reportable crashes 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 SHORTHORN LLC's fleet?
SHORTHORN LLC operates 110 power units and 130 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHORTHORN LLC based?
SHORTHORN LLC is based in WAUWATOSA, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 43 states.
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