SHORTY'S TRUCKING LLC
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Phone number shared with 20+ other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 3 years agoCarriers must update it every two years, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (405) 283-0698, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC528645.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 4 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 4 · Texas avg 7.7%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Apr 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 14 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | 100.0% | 78.8% |
7 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 3 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 1 | 0 |
| Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203E | 1 | 0 |
| Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383G | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 1 | 0 |
| Oil and/or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965B | 1 | 0 |
| Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922WC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1388738 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC528645 |
| Legal name | SHORTY'S TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 1,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 27, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 22, 2023 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceCommodities Dry Bulk
Questions about SHORTY'S TRUCKING LLC
What does SHORTY'S TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SHORTY'S TRUCKING LLC (MC528645), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SHORTY'S TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 22, 2023, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking SHORTY'S TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1388738. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (405) 283-0698, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC528645, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (405) 283-0698
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
20 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY TRANSPORT AND LOGISTIC LLC | 2388141 | MC820733 | 26 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MIKE ELDRIDGE | 1792318 | MC846702 | 23 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| POWELL TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS LLC | 457381 | MC246135 | 19 | Last known: Pending FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SILVER EAGLE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 2509454 | MC870246 | 18 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TEWASHO INTERNATIONAL INC | 1512070 | MC566526 | 16 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ALL AMERICAN FREIGHT SERVICES INC | 1198534 | MC476713 | 12 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| EDGE TRACTOR COMPANY INC | 2149595 | MC747525 | 10 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SEEKING ENTERPRISES INC | 836381 | MC526547 | 9 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| JMC TRANSPORT LLC | 1958043 | MC694799 | 9 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| INCIDENT MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS LLC DBA TOW KING OF WACO |
2418577 | MC832876 | 9 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FAST LINE TRANSPORT LLC | 2183488 | MC758128 | 8 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PEACE NATIONAL TRUCKING CO LLC DBA PEACE NATIONAL TRUCKING CO |
974957 | MC559599 | 7 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CULVER TRANSIT INC | 1454804 | MC591451 | 7 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MOSLEY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2874329 | MC964282 | 7 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| T R TRUCKING INC | 941216 | MC523054 | 6 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| CAPITAL CARRIERS LLC | 1452514 | MC548925 | 6 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ANGEL TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 1815419 | MC659240 | 6 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MPOC II LLC | 2055677 | MC719632 | 6 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BAKKEN SERVICES LLC | 2190886 | MC760366 | 6 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SOUTHERN COMFORT TRUCKING LLC | 2317385 | MC791089 | 6 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.