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Carrier profile · USDOT 773712 · MC346298 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

David Shum

DBA Shum Trucking · Columbus, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/Coke
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (406) 698-8869
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
80K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating. Contact details shared with 234 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity5/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2010)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC346298
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Jan 23, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · Hartford Fire Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCoal/Coke
Annual mileage
80,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
773712
MC / docket
MC-346298
Legal name
David Shum
DBA
Shum Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 28, 1998
Last MCS-150
Mar 4, 2024
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 234 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is David Shum's USDOT number?

David Shum's USDOT number is 773712 and its docket number is MC346298.

Is David Shum authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is David Shum's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is David Shum's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 4, 2024.

What insurance does David Shum carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is David Shum located?

David Shum is located at 320 W 4TH Ave, Columbus, MT, 59019. Phone: (406) 698-8869.

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