Richard Lee Shepherd
Narrows, VA
DBA: NIGHTWINGS TRUCKING
Richard Lee Shepherd is an active motor carrier based in Narrows, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 501600 and MC 257977. It reports 3 power units and 1 driver. No roadside inspections are on record for the last 24 months.
- USDOT
- 501600
- MC
- 257977
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Narrows, VA
- Power units
- 3
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 0
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- —
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Sep 5, 2026
Trust Score
Not enough data
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1992 (33 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: October 2026 (set by USDOT 501600's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed December 31, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in October 1992, about 33 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 20,545 fleet miles in 2025, about 6,800 miles per power unit.
- No roadside inspections in the last 24 months. That is common for new, small or local carriers, but it also means there is no out-of-service rate to judge. Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm active authority before tendering a load.
- 40 other USDOT registrations list Narrows, VA as their physical address.
Equipment
What Richard Lee Shepherd runs, and the government record each item comes from:
- Tractor-Trailer Filed on MCS-150 3 tractors and 3 trailers filed on its MCS-150
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Richard Lee Shepherd is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 20,545 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
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Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA 5276934 | $1 Million | 01/30/2009 |
View Insurance History (17 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V109735 | 06/26/2002 | 12/31/2002 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V107642 | 06/26/2001 | 06/26/2002 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V105867 | 06/26/2000 | 06/26/2001 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V103691 | 06/26/1999 | 06/26/2000 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V103317 | 06/26/1998 | 06/26/1999 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 247948 | 06/26/1997 | 06/26/1998 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 246303 | 06/26/1996 | 06/26/1997 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 242081 | 06/26/1995 | 06/26/1996 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 237281 | 06/26/1994 | 06/26/1995 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0108048 | 02/18/2006 | 02/18/2007 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPS0041964 | 02/18/2006 | 02/18/2007 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0102926 | 02/18/2005 | 02/18/2006 | CANCEL | |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0039564 | 02/18/2005 | 02/18/2006 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA03172101 | 01/30/2008 | 01/30/2009 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00331001 | 01/30/2007 | 01/30/2008 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0108048 | 02/18/2006 | 01/30/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00331001 | 01/30/2007 | 01/30/2007 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RICHARD LEE SHEPHERD operate?
RICHARD LEE SHEPHERD's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (3 tractors and 3 trailers filed on its MCS-150).
Is RICHARD LEE SHEPHERD's authority currently active?
RICHARD LEE SHEPHERD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Richard Lee Shepherd's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: October 2026 (set by USDOT 501600's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed December 31, 2025.
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