Fleet typeIdentity
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2838730 · MC-950332 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Downeast Shipping LLC
21 power unitsavg 6.3 yrRegional · 7 statesCHARLOTTE, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-950332 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 11 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 60 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 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 peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC (USDOT 2838730) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY effective Feb 10, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 37 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 21 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 27, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's USDOT number?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's USDOT number is 2838730, and its motor carrier number is MC-950332.
Is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's safety record?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 60 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC's fleet?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC operates 21 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC based?
DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC is based in CHARLOTTE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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