Shippers Preferred Express Inc
USDOT 1119424 · MC-473382 · Phoenix, Arizona · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Shippers Preferred Express Inc is a company based in Phoenix, Arizona, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 112 power units and 114 drivers, which ranks it #58 by fleet size among 134 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arizona. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 231 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 22.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 6.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, mobile homes, machinery, large objects and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Shippers Preferred Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1119424 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-473382 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2224 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 |
| Phone | (602) 278-6004 |
| First registered | Apr 16, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1119424.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 100 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 170 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.02 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.6 trailers per tractor.
- 8,500,935 miles reported for 2026 – about 75,901 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 114 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 114 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Arizona carriers with 50+ units (134).
| Measure | Shippers Preferred Express I | Same size, US | AZ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.1% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 17% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 50% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 39% higher than average |
| Inspections | 231 | 231 with a driver check, 113 with a vehicle check, 168 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 12, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: mobile homes (95 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Shippers Preferred Express Inc?
Shippers Preferred Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 1119424 and operating authority MC-473382.
How many trucks does Shippers Preferred Express Inc have?
It reports 112 power units (107 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 170 trailers, with 114 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 23, 2026).
Where is Shippers Preferred Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Phoenix, Arizona 85009.
What is the out-of-service rate of Shippers Preferred Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.1% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.