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DENNIS DARNELL SHIELDS
DBA: Shields Trucking
Bellflower, CA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 794620 · MC 354339
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-354339 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC354339
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
794620
MC Number
MC-354339
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 9, 1999
Authority First Granted
March 19, 1999
Authority Reinstated
August 20, 2024
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Bellflower, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML5HH718046 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0PL572037 | 2 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | UDO8004275 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 4 | 1 | FORTY-NINER LOGISTICS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML5HH718046 |
CA EF53B86 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 8, 2025 | NDHX006416 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | I | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML5HH718046 |
CA EF53B86 |
| April 30, 2025 | N5Y3007406 | GILROY IF, CA | I | 4 | 2 | CAP BARBELL | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0PL572037 |
IN 3335551 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | 7078028823 | I11, NV | III | 1 | 1 | AAIT TECHNOCRAFT SCAFFOLD DIST | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0PL572037 |
IN 3335551 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FORTY-NINER LOGISTICS | 1 | September 13, 2025 |
| CAP BARBELL | 1 | April 30, 2025 |
| AAIT TECHNOCRAFT SCAFFOLD DIST | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 20, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 24, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 29, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 5, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 8, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 31, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 20, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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