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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1119424 · MC-473382 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Shippers Preferred Express Inc
112 power unitsavg 6.5 yrNational · 36 statesPHOENIX, AZ88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-473382 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
112Power units
66 observed · MCS-150
112Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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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 23 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 341 inspections.
USDOT registration2323 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1119424) 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 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 MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 228 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 110 vehicle-level and 228 driver-level — across 36 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 112 power units and 114 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 23, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 12, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1119424, and its motor carrier number is MC-473382.
Is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC has a 21.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 341 roadside inspections, with 7 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 SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC operates 112 power units and 114 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC based?
SHIPPERS PREFERRED EXPRESS INC is based in PHOENIX, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 36 states.
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