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Carrier profile · USDOT 794620 · MC-354339 · Updated 06/13/2026

DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS

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1 power unitsavg 6 yrLocal · 2 statesBELLFLOWER, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-354339 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.0Avg age (yr)
2017–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(562) 572-4526Email dispatchdshieldstrkg@yahoo.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Established 27 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority27 yr active
since 1999
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

6 yr

Model years 2017–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

27 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 27-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS safe to work with?

Is DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS safe to load? DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS (USDOT 794620, MC-354339) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in BELLFLOWER, CA, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 27 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 5 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS's USDOT number?

DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS's USDOT number is 794620, and its motor carrier number is MC-354339.

Is DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS's safety record?

DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS's fleet?

DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS based?

DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS is based in BELLFLOWER, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.