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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2902394Last checked 4h ago
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Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.Updated 4h ago
DOT 2902394San Antonio, TX

John Shepherd

DBA: Artesia Drilling

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSan Antonio, TX 78258-4858

John Shepherd has a fleet of 5 power units and 4 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 nameJohn Shepherd
DBAArtesia Drilling
DOT #2902394
MC #
CitySan Antonio
StateTexas
ZIP78258-4858
Authority age9 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/07/2019
Company officerJohn Shepherd
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
5
Power units
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
9 yr 11 mo
Since 2016

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared addressActive

Location

27 SABLE HTS, San Antonio, TX, 78258-4858

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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 on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJun 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Shepherd

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Shepherd authorized to operate?

John Shepherd'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 John Shepherd's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Shepherd operate?

John Shepherd operates 5 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is John Shepherd insured?

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

Has John Shepherd had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for John Shepherd as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for John Shepherd?

John Shepherd's DOT number is 2902394. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). John Shepherd Safety Record, DOT 2902394. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2902394
MLA
"John Shepherd Safety Record, DOT 2902394." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2902394
Chicago
"John Shepherd Safety Record, DOT 2902394." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2902394
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