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Freight Carrier · Blackwell, OK

SHEPHERD TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: SHEPHERD TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 1831 S MAIN ST, BLACKWELL, OK, 74631, US
Telephone: (580) 363-4280

1831 S MAIN ST · Blackwell, OK 74631

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #333324
USDOT #230207 USDOT Active

68
Power Units
68
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SHEPHERD TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Blackwell, OK freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Oklahoma. This company has 68 truck(s) in their fleet and 68 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-333324 and their USDOT number is 230207.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/13/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 4,080,580 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: OK (69), KS (26), MO (13), AR (9), TX (1), US (1). Home base: Blackwell, Oklahoma.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
4
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.52 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.01 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.19 3

Inspection Summary

119
Total
92
Clean
27
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 4

383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
177.834J2-HMBPDVHM (Bulk Packages) - Fill/inspection openings or discharge valves1× OOS×1 SW 4
177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.70B1II-CDBLCoupling - Bolted upper coupler has any loose bolt1× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 4

177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind3× SW 3
172.202A3-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list hazard class or division number as required.1× SW 3
172.202B-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required.1× SW 3
177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3

Hours of Service 1

395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SHEPHERD TRANSPORTATION LLC
1831 S MAIN ST
BLACKWELL, OK 74631

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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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 27 unique codes

Critical 4

Unsafe Driving 4

Vehicle Maintenance 14

Hazardous Materials 4

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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