Carrier profile · USDOT 63905 · MC-872984 · Updated Jun 26, 2026

IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC

28 power unitsRegional · 3 statesIPSWICH, MA68/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-872984 ACTIVE
Verified linksipswichshellfish.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
5.9Avg age (yr)
2017–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(978) 356-4371Email dispatchbob@ipswichshellfish.com

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration52 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

28 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Not yet decoded

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC.

IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC (USDOT 63905) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 26, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 26, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 26, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 26, 2026.

The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 26, 2026.

The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 26, 2026.

It reports 28 power units and 27 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 25, 2025.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 26, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC's USDOT number?

IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 63905, and its motor carrier number is MC-872984.

Is IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-26, IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC's safety record?

IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).

How big is IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC's fleet?

IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC operates 28 power units and 27 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC based?

IPSWICH SHELLFISH COMPANY INC is based in IPSWICH, MA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.

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