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SHELLFISH EXPRESS INC
Oriental, NC
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 334825 · MC 300028
Inactive
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-300028 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Casualty Co Of Connecticut
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC300028
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Travelers Casualty Co of Connecticut
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy D2105567
Erie Insurance Exchange
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy Q61 0087566
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
334825
MC Number
MC-300028
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 1, 1988
Authority Reinstated
April 13, 2021
Annual Mileage
24,657 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
101 South Street, Oriental, NC 28571
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Garland C Fulcher
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC7
FL1
GA1
MD1
MI1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Straight Truck
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR6122911 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848 | 3 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532AM813110 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXGR101885 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X45R070344 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FM397101 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | POWEL04330 | MI | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848 1UYVS253XR6122911 |
NC NP2990 NC DB37975 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 8, 2026 | 0006863412 | NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49XXGR101885 1UYVS2532AM813110 |
NC NP2978 NC DA62107 |
| April 1, 2026 | 0314005907 | SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49XXGR101885 1UYVS2532AM813110 |
NC NP2978 NC DA62107 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 0286C00441 | MD | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571 |
NC NM9484 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | 0006836611 | NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X45R070344 |
NC MX9834 |
| August 27, 2025 | 0006791575 | NC | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571 |
NC NM9484 |
| August 12, 2025 | 0006786571 | NC | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHC5DV1GHHA3571 |
NC NM9484 |
| 393.9-TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-RKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 19, 2024 | 4895000573 | FL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848 1UYVS253XR6122911 |
NC NP2990 NC DB37975 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 30, 2024 | 1405000516 | GA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X45R070344 1UYVS2532FM397101 |
NC MX9834 NC AM92903 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 23, 2024 | 0006660444 | NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck — |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFBCG5GDHJ1848 1UYVS253XR6122911 |
— — |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | Inactive Voluntary Suspension | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 25, 2026 | Active Reinstated - legacy common/contract authority consolidation corrected (MOTUS Issue #220); active BIPD on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 31, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 13, 2021 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 7, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 2, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 1, 2021 | Cargo | On file |
| August 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Auto-Owners Insurance Company |
| September 28, 2026 | Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension | On Record |
| March 5, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 16, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 6, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 15, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
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