HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2911927-shelton-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SHELTON TRUCKING LLC
Doing business as SHELTON TRUCKING
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC981185
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- 9 other companies list the same addressCommon for registered-agent offices, mail drops and truck yards. Confirm the company operates from where it says.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 877-3201, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC981185.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC981185 | Primary | P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. Policy RRG488900-20 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 1, 2020 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC981185 | — | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 3535490 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
50 of 184 · Alabama avg 25.6%
2 of 454 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | FL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2026 | CO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | LA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Alabama average covers 33,234 vehicle and 59,607 driver inspections of all Alabama-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
315 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 68 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 406 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 219 | 66 | 69.5% | 72.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 61 | 0 | 19.4% | 12.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 33 | 0 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 15 | 14 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 15 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 13 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 10 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 9 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 8 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 6 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Rural Tuscaloosa, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Baton Rouge, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Hampton, VA | 0 | 3 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Hillsborough, NC | 0 | 1 |
| May 12, 2026 | Headland, AL | 0 | 0 |
| May 10, 2026 | Hephzibah, GA | 0 | 2 |
| May 6, 2026 | Lakeland, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Caryville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2911927 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC981185 |
| Legal name | SHELTON TRUCKING LLC |
| DBA name | SHELTON TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 330 |
| Drivers | 293 |
| Annual mileage | 22,704,221 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 25, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 19, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC981185: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC981185: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about SHELTON TRUCKING LLC
Is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. SHELTON TRUCKING LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does SHELTON TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC981185: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SHELTON TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SHELTON TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2911927. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 877-3201, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC981185, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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