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Carrier profile · USDOT 501600 · MC257977 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Lee Shepherd

DBA Nightwings Trucking · Narrows, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (540) 358-2233
3
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
21K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC257977
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 30, 2009Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
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 FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionConcrete Siding
Annual mileage
20,545 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
501600
MC / docket
MC-257977
Legal name
Richard Lee Shepherd
DBA
Nightwings Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 20, 1992
Last MCS-150
Dec 31, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Richard Lee Shepherd's USDOT number?

Richard Lee Shepherd's USDOT number is 501600 and its docket number is MC257977.

Is Richard Lee Shepherd authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Richard Lee Shepherd's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Richard Lee Shepherd's fleet?

3 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 31, 2025.

What insurance does Richard Lee Shepherd carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is Richard Lee Shepherd located?

Richard Lee Shepherd is located at 1121 Wolf Creek Road, Narrows, VA, 24124. Phone: (540) 358-2233.

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