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Carrier profile · USDOT 2911927 · MC-981185 · Updated 07/18/2026

SHELTON TRUCKING LLC

DBA SHELTON TRUCKING

384 power unitsavg 6.8 yrNational · 27 statesBIRMINGHAM, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-981185 ACTIVE
Verified linkssheltontrucking.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
384Power units
247 observed · MCS-150
313Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(205) 788-4000Email dispatchdrice@sheltontrucking.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority10 yr active
since 2016
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo27.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
23 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Lessor pool

384 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.8 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

10 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 10-yr authority, 27% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC safe to work with?

Is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC safe to load? SHELTON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2911927, MC-981185) is an active leasing/lessor-pool motor carrier based in BIRMINGHAM, AL, operating 384 power units and 269 drivers. Operating authority has been active 10 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 638 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 27.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
STSHELTON TRUCKING LLC 81
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Frequently asked

What is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?

SHELTON TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 2911927, and its motor carrier number is MC-981185.

Is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, SHELTON TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC's safety record?

SHELTON TRUCKING LLC has a 27.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 638 roadside inspections, with 23 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC's fleet?

SHELTON TRUCKING LLC operates 384 power units and 269 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC based?

SHELTON TRUCKING LLC is based in BIRMINGHAM, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 27 states.