Shepard Motor Lines INC Safety Record

DOT# 261791 · Greensboro, NC 27409-9737 · 3366684800

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/03/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Shepard Motor Lines INC (DOT# 261791) in Greensboro, North Carolina has 112 inspections on record with 12 violations and a 4.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

112 Inspections
4.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
2 Crashes
20 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 4.5%
Carrier: 4.5% (5 of 112) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 112) National: 6.4%
68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in North Carolina
22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in North Carolina

Violation Categories · 12 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

12 total violations across 112 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (42%)
Vehicle Maintenance
8
Unsafe Driving
4

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 3 states: NC, SC, VA
Level 1: 4 (4%) Level 2: 38 (34%) Level 3: 70 (62%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/03/2026 NC 2 1 0
02/23/2026 NC 3 0 0
02/06/2026 NC 3 0 0
01/12/2026 NC 3 0 0
01/05/2026 NC 3 0 0
12/22/2025 NC 3 0 0
12/16/2025 NC 2 0 0
12/10/2025 NC 3 0 0
12/04/2025 NC 2 0 0
11/26/2025 NC 2 0 0

Crash History · 2 records

1 injury crash
02-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
02-MAY-24 NC 0 1 0
02-APR-24 VA 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC177978
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Auto Owners Insurance Company $750 06/14/2018

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 20
Drivers 20
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 07/10/1985
MCS-150 Filed 20250806 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,315,107
Address 300 Grumman Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409-9737

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