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Carrier profile · USDOT 3856749 · MC-1407566 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
SHORTHORN LLC
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90 power unitsavg 4.6 yrNational · 41 statesWAUWATOSA, WI87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1407566 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
90Power units
143 observed · MCS-150
198Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.6Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 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
Watch · 2
USDOT registration44 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo30.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
23 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.6 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
4 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 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 as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 30.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 305 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 147 vehicle-level and 305 driver-level — across 41 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 90 power units and 90 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 24, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 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?
As of Jul 18, 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 30.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 374 roadside inspections, with 23 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 90 power units and 90 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 41 states.
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