WALTER DONALD SHONK

USDOT 2382918 • DBA: D&E TRUCKING COMPANY • 1311 VIRGINIA AVENUE, BIG SPRING, TX, 79720

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,382,918
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Phone
4329354770
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
130,000
Physical Address
1311 VIRGINIA AVENUE, BIG SPRING, TX, 79720
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Vehicle Maintenance
8%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
33
Violations
86
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
27.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
2
May
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 33 of 33 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state33 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (86 violations from 33 inspections)

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Violation Summary (86 violations from 33 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp112Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C1No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199320Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13C3No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 199310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-AJSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(b)Emergency equipment - warning devices missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+3.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.61vs nat'l 1.80
+0.81 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (33 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (33 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687468428IH20 EBTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 11, 20268731527918150 US87 SBTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9, 396.5BNo
Mar 11, 202687315247US87 NBTXLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 26, 202687205387IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47E, 393.53B, 393.45DLUVYes
Feb 24, 202687182966RoadsideTXLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER7393.9, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Nov 11, 202586300437IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9, 393.78, 393.9HYes
Oct 10, 202586034130IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202585953645RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2UV, 396.17C, 392.2RGNo
Aug 26, 20258565727718150 US87 SBTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 20, 202585557810IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2UV, 393.45DLPC, 393.78No
Jul 23, 202585323103IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2MANA SEMI-TRAILER3393.9H, 393.9, 393.9TSNo
Jul 5, 202585180661382M US87 SBTXLevel 2MANA SEMI-TRAILER3393.11, 396.5BYes
May 20, 202584746054IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 19, 202584731563IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2MANA SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3, 393.9, 396.5BYes
Feb 7, 202583842795RoadsideTXLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER3393.9, 393.45B2UVYes
Dec 23, 202483527542IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11TUNo
Oct 31, 202483116290IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64)TXLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER8393.13C1, 393.11TU, 396.5BYes
Oct 23, 202483040442RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 11, 202482646403IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 7, 202482065374IH 20 WBTXLevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1396.5(b)No
Jun 19, 202481963448IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR4393.78, 393.9(a), 393.95(b)No
May 2, 202481559342RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 22, 202481222285IH 20 LORAINETXLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER4393.75(a)(3), 393.83(g), 396.5(b)Yes
Mar 20, 202481176618RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9(a), 392.9(a)(2), 393.45(d)Yes
Mar 5, 202481078183LAT:30 31' 28.86NTXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 15, 202480875069IH 20 LORAINETXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Dec 30, 202380570352IH20 LORAINE SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 26, 202380043275RoadsideTXLevel 2LUFK SEMI-TRAILER3393.45(d), 393.9(a)No
Oct 11, 202379910420IH 20 LORAINETXLevel 2LUFK SEMI-TRAILER4390.21(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e)No
Sep 7, 202379645843IH20 EB SVC RD IH20TXLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9(a)No
Jul 18, 202379201951IH 20 LORAINETXLevel 2LOAD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 17, 202379333389IH 20 LORAINETXLevel 2LUFK SEMI-TRAILER2393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Apr 6, 202378321071RoadsideTXLevel 26393.9(a), 393.45(d), 393.75(a)(2)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 27.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
3
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 12, 2024TXTOW00ABILENE286 I20...963893WALTER DONALD SHONK
Jul 4, 2024TXFATAL13HUDSON OAKSNOT REPORTED...963840WALTER DONALD SHONK

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 4, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in TX
1 fatality, 3 injuries

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