Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
20 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 261791 · MC-177978 ·
Shepard Motor Lines Inc
DBA 139370787
20 power unitsavg 15.7 yrLocal · 2 statesGREENSBORO, NC94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-177978 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
53Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.7Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 41 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1985.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 120 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.7 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 261791) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 14, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 17.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 71 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 71 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 6, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 30, 1990 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's USDOT number?
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's USDOT number is 261791, and its motor carrier number is MC-177978.
Is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's safety record?
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC has a 17.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 120 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's fleet?
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC operates 20 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC based?
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC is based in GREENSBORO, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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