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Carrier profile · USDOT 1563014 · MC606221 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Stephen Nels Bradley

DBA Horseshoe Express · Norwood, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightSteel Castings
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (704) 474-4116
11
Power units
7
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
380K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 8 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 1.32 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC606221
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Jul 15, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Selective Insurance Company of America · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · Hanover Insurance Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
11
Power units
11
Trucks
7
Tractors owned
17
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightSteel Castings
Annual mileage
380,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1563014
MC / docket
MC-606221
Legal name
Stephen Nels Bradley
DBA
Horseshoe Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 6, 2006
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
7 (7)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Stephen Nels Bradley's USDOT number?

Stephen Nels Bradley's USDOT number is 1563014 and its docket number is MC606221.

Is Stephen Nels Bradley authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Stephen Nels Bradley's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Stephen Nels Bradley's fleet?

11 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2025.

What insurance does Stephen Nels Bradley carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Selective Insurance Company of America, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Stephen Nels Bradley located?

Stephen Nels Bradley is located at 49437 Quail Trail Rd, Norwood, NC, 28128. Phone: (704) 474-4116.

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