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Carrier profile · USDOT 2041792 · MC-720660 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Shovelhead Express Limited Liability Company
9 power unitsavg 15.9 yrLocal · 1 statesJOSHUA, TX94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-720660 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.9Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 16 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 9 inspections.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.9 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (USDOT 2041792) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 4, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 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 30, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 2, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY's USDOT number?
SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY's USDOT number is 2041792, and its motor carrier number is MC-720660.
Is SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Jun 30, 2026, SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY's safety record?
SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY's fleet?
SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY operates 9 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY based?
SHOVELHEAD EXPRESS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY is based in JOSHUA, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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