Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 261791 · MC-177978 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC
20 power unitsavg 15.6 yrLocal · 2 statesGREENSBORO, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-177978 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
20Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
49Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 110 inspections.
USDOT registration4141 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.6 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 261791) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 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 as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 65 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 20 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 6, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 30, 1990 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of Jun 13, 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 16.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 110 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (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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