SHORTHORN LLC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: SHORTHORN CARGO
USDOT
3856749
MC Number
1407566
Fleet Size
90
Total Drivers
90
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SHORTHORN LLC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin, operating 90 power units with 90 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 23 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 297 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Wisconsin is 8.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.7% across 64,523 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
297
Total
68%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Knight Specialty Insurance Company — eff. Jun 29, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
23
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SHORTHORN LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SHORTHORN LLC (USDOT #3856749) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SHORTHORN LLC's safety record?
SHORTHORN LLC has 297 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 23 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SHORTHORN LLC operate?
SHORTHORN LLC operates 90 power units with 90 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does SHORTHORN LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. SHORTHORN LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SHORTHORN LLC located?
SHORTHORN LLC is based in WAUWATOSA, Wisconsin at 10721 W CAPITOL DR SUITE 105, 53222. Phone: (414) 666-0480.
What are SHORTHORN LLC's out-of-service rates?
SHORTHORN LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 29.8%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.