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SHELL CREEK TRANSPORT LLC
Punta Gorda, FL
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2078481 · MC 725897
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-725897 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC725897
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300231734
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2078481
MC Number
MC-725897
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 22, 2010
Authority Granted
November 4, 2010
Annual Mileage
104,198 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
36756 Washington Loop Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joey Hertenlehner
Officer 2
Randal L Hertenlehner
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesFarm SuppliesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | FL | 1 | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lufkin Tra | Semi-trailer | 1L01B4522T1118024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X8YJ854519 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | 4283001346 | IMMOKALEE FL | I | 16 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LUFKIN TRA |
1XKWD69X8YJ854519 1L01B4522T1118024 |
FL DF51BM FL QA50AA |
| 393.110B1-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47C-BSAMBD | Drum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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