Shelton Trucking LLC
Birmingham, AL
DBA: SHELTON TRUCKING
Profile data updated Jul 29, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
384
Power Units
269
Drivers
FMCSA since 2016 (10 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SHELTON TRUCKING LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since July 2016. Based in Birmingham, AL, they operate a fleet of 384 power units with 269 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Shelton Trucking LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 384 | 0 | 0 | 384 |
| Trailers | 515 | 0 | 0 | 515 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Shelton Trucking LLC is authorized to transport the following 13 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 269
MCS-150 Mileage: 23,736,229 miles (2024)
Driver Information
269
Total Drivers
269
CDL Drivers
269
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SHELTON TRUCKING LLC
244 trucks and 312 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Great Dane Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 309 SEMI-TRAILER, 243 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 FULL TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 309 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 243 | 44% |
| FULL TRAILER | 3 | 1% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (312 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 309 |
| Full Trailer | 3 |
| Utility Trailer | 127 |
| Great Dane | 82 |
| Fontaine | 39 |
| Reitnouer | 22 |
| Unpublishe | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Extreme Tr | 3 |
| East So Tr | 3 |
| Transcraft | 3 |
| Brewer Uti | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Reid | 2 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| Dm Utility | 1 |
| TR | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 296 |
| Dump Trailer | 3 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 3 |
| 48 ft | 235 |
| 53 ft | 45 |
| 40 ft | 2 |
| 37 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 301 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 160 | 29% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 129 | 23% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 86 | 16% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 40 | 7% |
| International | 36 | 6% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 31 | 6% |
| Kenworth | 25 | 5% |
| Volvo Truck | 9 | 2% |
| Peterbilt | 7 | 1% |
| Extreme Trailers Llc | 7 | 1% |
| East Manufacturing Corp. | 5 | 1% |
| Mack | 5 | 1% |
| Transcraft/wabash | 5 | 1% |
| Benson/wabash | 2 | 0% |
| Construction Trailer Specialists | 2 | 0% |
| Clement Industries | 1 | 0% |
| Manac Trailers Usa | 1 | 0% |
| Ford | 1 | 0% |
| Diamond Cargo | 1 | 0% |
| Western Star | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2979749 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 2481627 | ME | East So Tr SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 2880213 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 3329071 | ME | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 3021212 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| PE99370 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PA77968 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3342582 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3020529 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 229187C | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DF20HD | FL | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| QA87CL | FL | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3457877 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| PC37014 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 2878637 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| C484906 | ME | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3021475 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3601451 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 272053F | ME | Reitnouer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3021199 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 9 states: IN (381) · ME (139) · FL (13) · TN (10) · AL (5) · PA (3) · IL (2) · UK (2) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 556)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
423
Inspections
24 months
346
Violations
Total found
61
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+4.4%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2026 | GA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | NC | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | AR | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | SC | Full | 2 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 423 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Filed — amount not reported
SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | 91X | RRG488900-20 | $1 Million | 02/01/2020 |
| Bond / Surety | SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY | 84 | 3535490 | — | 01/01/2026 |
View Insurance History (10 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200122 | 09/01/2018 | 09/01/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08570202 | 01/09/2018 | 09/01/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | RRG488900-19 | 09/01/2019 | 02/17/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | 01/31/2018 | 02/17/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY | EACX4017077 | 02/11/2021 | 02/11/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | 01/31/2018 | 02/11/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| P & S RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | RRG488900-19 | 09/01/2019 | 02/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-885625-9 | 08/29/2016 | 01/29/2018 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-885625-9 | 08/29/2016 | 01/09/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| ENDURANCE ASSURANCE CORPORATION | EACX4017077 | 02/11/2021 | 01/01/2026 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
23
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
22
Injuries
21
Tow-Aways
23 FMCSA-recordable · 23 state-recordable
Of 23 reported crashes: 4 in adverse weather · 4 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | VA | HAMPTON, VA | 4 | 0 | 3 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/12/2026 | AL | HEADLAND, AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 05/10/2026 | GA | HEPHZIBAH, GA | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/06/2026 | FL | LAKELAND, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/30/2026 | TN | CARYVILLE, TN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/08/2026 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 03/19/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/12/2026 | AL | RURAL MOBILE, AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/27/2026 | AL | Rural Shelby, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/15/2026 | FL | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 12/03/2025 | AL | DOTHAN, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/05/2025 | GA | DARIEN, GA | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Dawn |
| 09/14/2025 | FL | QUINCY, FL | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/04/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 07/30/2025 | AL | Phenix City, AL | 10 | 0 | 4 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/24/2025 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/02/2025 | AL | RURAL AUTAUGA, AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/17/2025 | FL | ZEPHYRHILLS, FL | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 11/30/2024 | FL | DEEN STILL RD E/OLD GRADE, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/27/2024 | AL | RURAL CALHOUN, AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/30/2024 | MS | MAGEE, MS | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 09/17/2024 | NC | GARYSBURG, NC | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/30/2024 | AL | RURAL CLEBURNE, AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SHELTON TRUCKING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SHELTON TRUCKING LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC's authority currently active?
SHELTON TRUCKING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SHELTON TRUCKING LLC been in business?
SHELTON TRUCKING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2016, making their authority approximately 10 years old.
Where is SHELTON TRUCKING LLC located?
SHELTON TRUCKING LLC is physically located at 1810 AVENUE C, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35218.
Roadside Inspection History 423 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SHELTON TRUCKING LLC has been inspected 423 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in FL, AL, GA. Out of these, 46 inspections (about 11%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 16 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-23 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-23 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | SC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-06-26 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | SC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-17 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Showing 25 of 423 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
279 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SHELTON TRUCKING LLC, of which 57 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 200 | 56 |
| Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 33 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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