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SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC

USDOT 334825 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: GARLAND C FULCHER General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Based in ORIENTAL, NC Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Dec 9, 2005
Common (Property) reinstated · Jan 13, 2006
Common (Property) reinstated · Apr 27, 1998
Policy effective · Jun 22, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1846 days Nov 19, 2000 → Dec 9, 2005
  • Common (Property) gap · 1802 days Inactive Feb 6, 2001 → reinstated Jan 13, 2006
  • Common (Property) gap · 593 days Inactive Sep 11, 1996 → reinstated Apr 27, 1998
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: GARLAND C FULCHER
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC (USDOT 334825)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): GARLAND C FULCHER (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1846 days — Nov 19, 2000 → Dec 9, 2005
  • Common (Property) gap · 1802 days — Inactive Feb 6, 2001 → reinstated Jan 13, 2006
  • Common (Property) gap · 593 days — Inactive Sep 11, 1996 → reinstated Apr 27, 1998
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/334825/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 334825
In FMCSA records since Dec 1, 1988 (~37y)
MC / docket MC300028
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer GARLAND C FULCHER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 24,657 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (252) 249-0123
Email: [email protected]
Physical
101 SOUTH STREET
ORIENTAL, NC 28571
Mailing
P O BOX 640
ORIENTAL, NC 28571
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 334825
In FMCSA records since Dec 1, 1988 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 24,657 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.38 vs 1.80 -0.42
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 8 8 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 12.5% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
10
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in ORIENTAL, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 334825. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Oriental, NC. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (5) and MD (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.8% of violations); top code 393.9TS (Inoperative turn signal) cited 2 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
5 revocations on record.

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 6, 2001 to Jan 13, 2006 (1802 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 11, 1996 to Apr 27, 1998 (593 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 19, 2000 to Dec 9, 2005 (1846 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
9 violations
1 OOS · 11.1%
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 4 1 25.0% Apr 8, 2026
Florida (FL) 1 0 0.0% Nov 19, 2024
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 30, 2024
Maryland (MD) 1 0 0.0% Mar 6, 2026
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% May 20, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 8
Utility 7
Kenworth 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 7.80 8 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 10.00 10 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87910042 May 20, 2026 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NP2990 · 3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848
2 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLS2 No
87535573 Apr 8, 2026 NC 3 I-40
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NP2978 · 1XKWD49XXGR101885
0 — No
87237174 Mar 6, 2026 MD 2 VIENNA MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NM9484 · 1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571
4 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LHLI No
86749889 Jan 7, 2026 NC 3 NC55 NEAR KEEL RD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC MX9834 · 1XKWDB9X45R070344
0 — No
85621092 Aug 27, 2025 NC 2 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NM9484 · 1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571
0 — No
85481314 Aug 12, 2025 NC 2 SPEEDWAY PVA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NM9484 · 1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571
4 393.9TS, 393.9H, 393.9BRKLAMP Yes
83231807 Nov 19, 2024 FL 2 OCALA FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NP2990 · 3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848
2 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-CSURR No
82544860 Aug 30, 2024 GA 3 COVINGTON GA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC MX9834 · 1XKWDB9X45R070344
1 392.2 No
81947243 Jun 23, 2024 NC 3 US 74
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NP2990 · 3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848
0 — No
81328716 Apr 10, 2024 NC 2 US17 NEAR HARDING RD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NM9484 · 1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571
0 — No
81266521 Apr 4, 2024 NC 3 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NP2990 · 3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848
0 — No
79932758 Oct 17, 2023 SC 3 I-20 EB LEXINGTON COUNTY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC MX9834 · 1XKWDB9X45R070344
2 395.8(f)(1), 392.2 No
78751995 May 28, 2023 LA 3 ROADSIDE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NP2990 · 3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848
1 392.2 No
78424646 Apr 20, 2023 GA 3 HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NP2978 · 1XKWD49XXGR101885
1 392.2 No
78389933 Apr 19, 2023 NC 2 CROATAN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC YA149884 · 1FUYDSYB7PH421971
3 393.100(b), 393.75(c) Yes
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0213165299 Nov 12, 2021 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104454235 Jul 29, 2015 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0103971739 Jan 30, 2014 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0103866206 Sep 21, 2013 NC 0 3 Yes No Injury
NC0103255372 Sep 15, 2011 NC 2 1 Yes No Fatal
SC010141017B Nov 30, 2010 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL7766320709 Jan 7, 2009 FL 0 1 No No Injury
FL8008737107 Oct 31, 2007 FL 0 1 No No Injury
NC0098183049 Sep 25, 1998 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0198181149 Sep 23, 1998 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC300028
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Apr 13, 2021 MC300028-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Apr 25, 2011 MC300028-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 18, 2006 MC300028-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jan 13, 2006 MC300028-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (35 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-716819-01 91X $750,000 Jun 22, 2025 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-716819-01 BIPD/Primary — Feb 18, 2025 Jun 22, 2025 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 5171681901 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2024 Feb 18, 2025 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 5171681901 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2024 Mar 8, 2025 CANCELLED
FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY CA100076076 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2022 Apr 1, 2024 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q04 0141159 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2021 Apr 1, 2022 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q61 0087566 34 — Apr 1, 2021 On file ACTIVE
MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. A0125211005 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2020 Apr 1, 2021 CANCELLED
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY A0125211005 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2019 Apr 1, 2020 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-716819-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2018 Apr 1, 2019 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-716819-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2018 May 11, 2019 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO1400197 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2017 Apr 12, 2018 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO1400176 BIPD/Primary — Nov 7, 2016 Apr 12, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO1400176 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2016 Nov 7, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CTO1400176 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2016 Jul 21, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO7762194 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2015 Apr 12, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO7755830 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2014 Apr 12, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0254159 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2013 Apr 12, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0247194 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2012 Apr 12, 2013 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0238097 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2011 Apr 12, 2012 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0230033 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2010 Apr 12, 2011 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0223376 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2009 Apr 12, 2010 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0215028 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2008 Apr 12, 2009 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0208064 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2007 Apr 12, 2008 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY CAO0202417 BIPD/Primary — Apr 12, 2006 Apr 12, 2007 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 22, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 12, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Mar 8, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 19, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Feb 18, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Apr 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Apr 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  8. Apr 13, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Apr 7, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Apr 7, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Apr 1, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO.
  12. Apr 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Apr 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. May 11, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. May 2, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Apr 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Apr 13, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Apr 12, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  19. Apr 13, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Apr 12, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  21. Nov 14, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Nov 7, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  23. Jul 21, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  24. Jul 6, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Apr 12, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  26. Apr 7, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Apr 12, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  28. Apr 10, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Apr 12, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  30. Apr 2, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Apr 12, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  32. Apr 9, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Apr 12, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  34. Apr 3, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  35. Apr 18, 2011
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  36. Apr 18, 2011
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  37. Apr 12, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  38. Apr 12, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  39. Apr 8, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  40. Apr 12, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
OCALA FL FL 1 0
COVINGTON GA GA 1 0
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR GA 1 0
ROADSIDE LA 1 0
VIENNA MD MD 1 0
CROATAN NC 1 1
I-40 NC 1 0
NC55 NEAR KEEL RD NC 1 0
SPEEDWAY PVA NC 1 1
US17 NEAR HARDING RD NC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC

Is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 334825 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC had? ▾
15 roadside inspections are on file for SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC based? ▾
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 101 SOUTH STREET, ORIENTAL, North Carolina 28571. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC300028). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC self-reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
10 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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