Carrier profile · USDOT 334825 · MC-300028 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC

5 power unitsavg 11.4 yrRegional · 6 statesORIENTAL, NC93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-300028 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.4Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(252) 249-0123Email dispatchshellfishexpress@hotmail.com

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 fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration37 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.4 yr

Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC (USDOT 334825) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 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 $750,000 limit in force from AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 22, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 31, 2024.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 7, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 334825, and its motor carrier number is MC-300028.

Is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of Jun 13, 2026, SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's safety record?

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's fleet?

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC based?

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC is based in ORIENTAL, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.

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