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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 72022 · MC108382 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Short Freight Lines Inc

Bay City, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightChemicals
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (989) 893-3505
21
Power units
13
Drivers
26
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
1.2M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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1 fatal crash in 24 months. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
9.5%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 21 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 26 inspections
Crashes
4
1 fatal2 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 1.64 per 1M mi
Total inspections
26
Driver inspections
26
Vehicle inspections
21
People injured
2
Fatalities
2
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC108382
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
21
Power units
21
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
109
Trailers owned
13
Drivers
13
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightChemicals
Annual mileage
1,216,850 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
72022
MC / docket
MC-108382
Legal name
Short Freight Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Dec 16, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
13 (13)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Short Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Short Freight Lines Inc's USDOT number is 72022 and its docket number is MC108382.

Is Short Freight Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Short Freight Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 26 roadside inspections, a 9.5% vehicle and 3.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Short Freight Lines Inc's fleet?

21 power units and 13 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 16, 2025.

What insurance does Short Freight Lines Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Short Freight Lines Inc located?

Short Freight Lines Inc is located at 459 S River Rd, Bay City, MI, 48708-9601. Phone: (989) 893-3505.

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