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Shippers Preferred Express Inc

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Interstate
(7 reviews) 5.0 out of 5
2224 Grand Avenue Phoenix, AZ US 85009
USDOT
1119424
Docket
MC473382

Updated November 12, 2026

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Carrier Ratings

Quality of Equipment
10.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
6
On Time Delivery
6
Strong Dispatcher Communication
6
Easy to Work With
6
Consistent Tracking
4
Strong Driver Communication
4
Friendly
3
Good Delivery Condition
3
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
1
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Overview

Shippers Preferred Express Inc is an 112-truck interstate flatbed and step deck carrier in Phoenix, AZ. Rated 5.0/5 by 7 shippers. Carrier authority active since Dec 2003 (MC473382, USDOT 1119424), satisfactory safety rating, insurance on file. Lanes: Dallas, TX → Phoenix, AZ; Fountain, CO → Spearfish, SD; Nashua, NH → Indianapolis, IN.

About Shippers Preferred Express Inc

Provided by the carrier

Since opening our doors, we’ve been committed to providing trucking service of the highest quality, paying particular attention to working efficiently while keeping the lines of communication with our clients clear and concise.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 100 170 5
Leased 7 0 0

Seen on the road

231 roadside inspections across 35 states

  • California 45
  • New Mexico 35
  • Colorado 22
  • Arizona 17
  • Washington 14
  • Tennessee 10
  • Montana 7
  • Nevada 7
  • South Dakota 7
  • Texas 7
  • Utah 7
  • Kansas 6
  • Indiana 4
  • Iowa 4
  • Oregon 4
  • Arkansas 3
  • Illinois 3
  • Louisiana 3
  • Maryland 3
  • Idaho 2
  • Michigan 2
  • Missouri 2
  • New Jersey 2
  • New York 2
  • Vermont 2
  • Virginia 2
  • Alabama 1
  • Connecticut 1
  • Kentucky 1
  • Mississippi 1
  • Nebraska 1
  • North Dakota 1
  • Oklahoma 1
  • Pennsylvania 1
  • South Carolina 1

Equipment seen at inspections

  • Flatbed 26
  • Dry Van 9
  • Step Deck 1

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Mobile Homes
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products
  • Utility
  • Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Flatbed
  • Step Deck

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload

Specialized Services

  • Cross-Border
MCS-150 Mileage
8,500,935 (2026)
Electronic Tracking
57% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Motor Carrier Active — 12/17/2003 (22 years, 10 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 77 13 0 3.39 25.7%
Unsafe Driving 40 14 0 3.32 43.1%
Hours of Service Compliance 49 25 0 0.91 43.4%
Driver Fitness 1 1 0 0.02 0.6%
Controlled Substances 1 1 0 0.02 3%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 2 2
Tow-away 0 0 0 0
Crash Reports 1 1 4 6

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 231 3 1.3% 6.67%
Vehicle 113 25 22.12% 22.26%

Inspections recorded across 35 states. See which states

Insurance Coverage

Insurance Type
BIPD (Primary)
Company Name
MS Transverse Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$1,000,000
Policy Number
TINCA9090615
Effective Date
12/01/2024

Insurance Type
Cargo
Company Name
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Policy Limit
$5,000
Policy Number
790-010-533-0000
Effective Date
12/09/2011

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FL

Verified Broker from Florida

June 20, 2024

“Full Truckload from Dallas, TX to Phoenix, AZ”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

Shippers Preferred Express did a great job for us on a dry van load. Carrier provided clean and reliable equipment. Driver was on time for pickup and delivery. Communication was there every step of the way. Great job by a reliable carrier.


Lanes
Dallas, TX to Phoenix, AZ
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

May 30, 2024

“Reliable Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

SPE was a great help on this load last week. The dispatch team made this smooth. No issues with the driver.


Lanes
Fountain, CO to Spearfish, SD
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
NH

Verified Broker from New Hampshire

May 30, 2024

“Full Truckload from Nashua, NH to Indianapolis, IN”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With

I've been using them for years, always reliable... can trust them to deliver on time. Solid carrier.


Lanes
Nashua, NH to Indianapolis, IN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

May 30, 2024

“Less than Truckload from Phoenix, AZ to West Springfield, MA”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard

We've moved multiple loads with them. Consistent tracking and constant updates during transit time. The driver was on time for all the appointments, he delivered with no issues.


Lanes
Phoenix, AZ to West Springfield, MA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

May 29, 2024

“Second to none”

Timeliness
10/10
Quality of Equipment
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

This team is always on point and gets the job done, on time. Their communication is always the best and you are never left wondering where your freight is. Great team to work with!


Lanes
Phoenix, AZ to Pauls Valley, OK
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional