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Freight Carrier · Charlotte, NC

DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC

Name: DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC
Address: 3663 TRAILER DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28269, US
Telephone: (336) 529-2206

3663 TRAILER DR · Charlotte, NC 28269

Authorized: Property

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MC #950332
USDOT #2838730 USDOT Active

21
Power Units
25
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC is a Charlotte, NC freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of North Carolina. This company has 21 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-950332 and their USDOT number is 2838730.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2026 · last updated May 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,842,403 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: NC (17), SC (13), GA (4), MD (2), AL (2). Home base: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 15 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.25 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.01 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.22 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 1

Inspection Summary

38
Total
23
Clean
15
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 6

391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC
3663 TRAILER DR
CHARLOTTE, NC 28269

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 6

Vehicle Maintenance 9

Hours of Service 2

Unsafe Driving 5

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

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