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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Verns Towing
DOT 500223 · MC MC257789 · Afton, MN
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Verns Towing (DOT 500223, MC MC257789) is a Minnesota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Afton, MN. As of June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Vernon Lee Shakeleton
Operating as: Verns Towing
DOT Number500223
MC NumberMC257789
Street12733 10TH STREET SOUTH
City / StateAfton, MN 55001
Phone6514367950
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed03/02/2004
Company officerVernon Lee Shackleton Jr
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 8 mo
Since 1992
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
12733 10TH STREET SOUTH, Afton, MN, 55001 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 1992
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vernon Lee Shakeleton authorized to operate?

Vernon Lee Shakeleton'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 Vernon Lee Shakeleton's safety record?

Vernon Lee Shakeleton does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Vernon Lee Shakeleton operate?

Vernon Lee Shakeleton operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Vernon Lee Shakeleton insured?

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

Has Vernon Lee Shakeleton had any risk indicators?

Vernon Lee Shakeleton has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Vernon Lee Shakeleton?

Vernon Lee Shakeleton's DOT number is 500223 and MC number is MC257789. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Verns Towing Safety Record, DOT 500223. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/500223
MLA
"Verns Towing Safety Record, DOT 500223." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/500223
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"Verns Towing Safety Record, DOT 500223." Truck Graph. Last modified June 8, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/500223