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DOWNEAST SHIPPING LLC

3663 TRAILER DR · Charlotte, NC 28269

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(336) 529-2206 Tap to call
  • 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: 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 Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

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

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: NC (13), SC (10), GA (6), MD (3), TN (2), OH (1), AL (1). Home base: Charlotte, North Carolina.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.78 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.83 4 Vehicle Maintenance 5.16 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 36
    Total
  • 19
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× 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
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× 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

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× 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.

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