SHORTS EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in MERRIMAC, MA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 290452 and MC number 169787. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1987, a span of roughly 39 years. SHORTS EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Building Materials, Machinery, Large Objects, Beverages, Household Goods, and Paper Products. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for SHORTS EXPRESS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 169787 | Active | Inactive | None | 2026-02-10 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2008-10-16 00:00:00 |
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