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Carrier profile · USDOT 3521174 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Shorts Auto LLC

Hale, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2020
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor Vehicles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (989) 728-3421
3
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
5 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3521174
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Shorts Auto LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 13, 2020
Last MCS-150
May 8, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (989) 728-3421

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 Shorts Auto LLC's USDOT number?

Shorts Auto LLC's USDOT number is 3521174.

Is Shorts Auto LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Shorts Auto LLC's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Shorts Auto LLC's fleet?

3 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 8, 2025.

Where is Shorts Auto LLC located?

Shorts Auto LLC is located at 3560 N M 65, Hale, MI, 48739. Phone: (989) 728-3421.

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