Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 72022 · MC-108382 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Short Freight Lines Inc
21 power unitsavg 9.3 yrMulti-region · 9 statesBAY CITY, MI88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-108382 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
25Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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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 49 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.3 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SHORT FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 72022) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 26 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 16, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 24, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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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 Jul 18, 2026, 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 9.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 49 roadside inspections, with 4 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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