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Carrier profile · USDOT 316104 · MC-711790 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO
7 power unitsavg 4.7 yrLocal · 1 statesBRANFORD, CT100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-711790 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.7Avg age (yr)
2018–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
USDOT registration3838 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 2018–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO (USDOT 316104) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 14, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Feb 16, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO's USDOT number?
CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO's USDOT number is 316104, and its motor carrier number is MC-711790.
Is CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO's safety record?
CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO's fleet?
CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO based?
CONNECTICUT SHELLFISH CO is based in BRANFORD, CT, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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