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Freight Carrier · Shelby, NC

SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 2720 W DIXON BLVD, SHELBY, NC, 28150, US
Telephone: (980) 296-1666

2720 W DIXON BLVD · Shelby, NC 28150

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1141236
USDOT #3479143 USDOT Active

103
Power Units
103
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC is a Shelby, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 103 truck(s) in their fleet and 103 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1141236 and their USDOT number is 3479143.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/09/2026 · last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/09/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 6,578,680 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Building Materials
Construction

Safety Record

71 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
7
Tow
8
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.14 37 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.54 48 Vehicle Maintenance 2.91 122 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 3

Inspection Summary

440
Total
265
Clean
175
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 157 unique codes

Critical 56

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
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× 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
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels3× OOS×3 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain7× OOS×2 SW 7
393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly11× OOS×11 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle8× OOS×8 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× 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
393.47A-BDCBrake - Drum has any external crack, or has any crack that opens upon brake application1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 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
393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured5× OOS×5 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.132B-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination8× OOS×8 SW 0

Hours of Service 28

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS8× 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 Time4× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)2× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current3× SW 5
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
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.4× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids4× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number4× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.3× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver2× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet2× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× 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
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 13

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other8× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 60

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.4× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)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
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required4× SW 3
393.104F1-CCargo - Knotted tiedown1× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.76A-SBSleeper Berth - Does not meet dimensional requirements1× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured5× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured1× 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 transmittance20× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.104C-CCargo - Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC
2720 W DIXON BLVD
SHELBY, NC 28150

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 157 unique codes

Critical 56

Hours of Service 28

Unsafe Driving 13

Vehicle Maintenance 60

Locations

Location on Map

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