Shelton Trucking LLC
USDOT 2911927 · MC-981185 · Birmingham, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Shelton Trucking LLC (dba Shelton Trucking) is a company based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 330 power units and 293 drivers, which ranks it #20 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 438 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 26.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 24 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (23 injuries, 0 fatalities, 22 tow-away), or 7.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Shelton Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Shelton Trucking |
| USDOT number | 2911927 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-981185 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1810 Avenue C, Birmingham, AL 35218 |
| Phone | (800) 877-3201 |
| First registered | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2911927.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 330 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 506 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 22,704,221 miles reported for 2026 – about 68,801 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 293 CDL drivers; 293 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Shelton Trucking LLC | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.3% | 18.3% | 23.1% | 43% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 77% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.3 | 4.2 | 6.3 | 75% higher than average |
| Inspections | 438 | 438 with a driver check, 179 with a vehicle check, 315 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Shelton Trucking LLC?
Shelton Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 2911927 and operating authority MC-981185.
How many trucks does Shelton Trucking LLC have?
It reports 330 power units (330 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 506 trailers, with 293 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 19, 2026).
Where is Shelton Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Birmingham, Alabama 35218.
What is the out-of-service rate of Shelton Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 26.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.