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Carrier Profile · DOT 1239717

Allen Shellum

DBA: Shellum Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateSherman, SD 57030
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Allen Shellum has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameAllen Shellum
DBAShellum Farms
DOT #1239717
MC #—
CitySherman
StateSouth Dakota
ZIP57030
Authority age22.1y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/24/2025
Company officerAllen Shellum
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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Location

48428 245TH ST, Sherman, SD, 57030

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Apr 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Allen Shellum

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Allen Shellum authorized to operate?

Allen Shellum's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Allen Shellum's safety record?

Allen Shellum does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Allen Shellum operate?

Allen Shellum operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Allen Shellum insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Allen Shellum had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Allen Shellum as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Allen Shellum?

Allen Shellum's DOT number is 1239717. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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