Superior Transportation Inc
USDOT 3479143 · MC-1141236 · Shelby, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Superior Transportation Inc is a company based in Shelby, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 103 power units and 103 drivers, which ranks it #81 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 421 times – about 4.1 inspections per power unit. 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 7.8 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Superior Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3479143 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1141236 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2720 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28150 |
| Phone | (980) 296-1666 |
| First registered | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3479143.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 103 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,578,680 miles reported for 2025 – about 63,871 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 103 CDL drivers; 103 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Superior Transportation Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.5% | 18.8% | 13.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 45% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 421 | 421 with a driver check, 317 with a vehicle check, 299 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Superior Transportation Inc?
Superior Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 3479143 and operating authority MC-1141236.
How many trucks does Superior Transportation Inc have?
It reports 103 power units (45 tractors, 58 straight trucks) and 103 trailers, with 103 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 9, 2026).
Where is Superior Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Shelby, North Carolina 28150.
What is the out-of-service rate of Superior Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% 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.