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Carrier profile · USDOT 72022 · MC-108382 · Updated 07/18/2026
SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC
21 power unitsavg 9 yrMulti-region · 9 statesBAY CITY, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-108382 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 46 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.111.1 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC safe to work with?
Is SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC safe to load? SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 72022, MC-108382) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BAY CITY, MI, operating 21 power units and 13 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 46 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 11.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked
What is SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number?
SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number is 72022, and its motor carrier number is MC-108382.
Is SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC's safety record?
SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 46 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC's fleet?
SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC operates 21 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC based?
SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC is based in BAY CITY, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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