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J SHELTON INC
Swords Creek, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2402113 · MC 826229
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 2013
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-826229 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Erie Insurance Exchange
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 24, 2016; first granted May 22, 2013 (13 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC826229
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy Q10 0340046
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2402113
MC Number
MC-826229
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 1, 2013
Authority First Granted
May 22, 2013
Authority Reinstated
October 24, 2016
Annual Mileage
222,724 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
90 Alpha Street, Swords Creek, VA 24649
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Shelton
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 11, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA3
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X0YD519288 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Ford LT9000 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDYU90U8RVA48873 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Ford LTL9000 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FDZA90X7PVA32426 | 1 | 1 |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 1NUDT28N0TMAS0890 | 1 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMDSAFB14M000414 | 1 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 5DMDSAFB84M000414 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | PSC1531574 | BRADSHAW WV | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON TRU |
1XP5D69X0YD519288 5DMDSAFB14M000414 |
VA 83031PY VA 424120TL |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | 6211000578 | LEBANON VA | I | 7 | 5 | N/A | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDZA90X7PVA32426 |
VA UC66944 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRSC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 31, 2024 | 6394000242 | VANSANT VA | III | — | — | DILLON | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BENSON TRU |
1FDYU90U8RVA48873 1NUDT28N0TMAS0890 |
VA 23474PZ VA 265313TL |
| July 31, 2024 | 6394000240 | VANSANT VA | III | — | — | DILLON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BENSON TRU |
1XP5D69X0YD519288 5DMDSAFB84M000414 |
VA 83031PY VA 337267TM |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DILLON | 2 | July 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 11, 2016 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 6, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 22, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 6, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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