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Freight Carrier/broker · Birmingham, AL

SHELTON TRUCKING

Name: SHELTON TRUCKING
Address: 1810 AVENUE C, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35218, US
Telephone: (800) 877-3201

1810 AVENUE C · Birmingham, AL 35218

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #981185
USDOT #2911927 USDOT Active

330
Power Units
293
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

SHELTON TRUCKING is a Birmingham, AL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 330 truck(s) in their fleet and 293 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-981185 and their USDOT number is 2911927.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/19/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name SHELTON TRUCKING LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/19/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 22,704,221 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Machinery, Large Objects
Utilities

Safety Record

58 Severe Violations Updated Oct 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
13
Injury
10
Tow
23
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.74 57 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 28 Vehicle Maintenance 5.87 103 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 2

Inspection Summary

438
Total
270
Clean
168
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 135 unique codes

Critical 37

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS15× OOS×14 SW 8
392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.7A-SIBTTires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs3× OOS×3 SW 3
393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured3× OOS×3 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 15

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other13× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane4× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2DIBDriver - Improper backing1× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids3× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation3× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 68

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative7× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt8× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.3× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.51C-BNVLAWDAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper6× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance5× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SHELTON TRUCKING
1810 AVENUE C
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35218

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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SHELTON TRUCKING

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 135 unique codes

Critical 37

Unsafe Driving 15

Hours of Service 15

Vehicle Maintenance 68

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 8

Same legal or DBA name 6

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