SHELDON DELIVERY SERVICE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SHELDON DELIVERY SERVICE INC (USDOT 512483) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): HOWARD HENSON JR (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/512483/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceSELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAPolicy effective Feb 21, 2020
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 10% | 30% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SHELDON DELIVERY SERVICE INC is a corporation based in BALTIMORE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 512483. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SHELDON DELIVERY SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 6 years on FMCSA's records, based in Baltimore, MD. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 41.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 71% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (11) and VA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
41.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Isuzu, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Isuzu | 6 | |
| Wabash National | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.64 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.78 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86972809 | Feb 4, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 86539490 | Dec 10, 2025 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES VA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 83869718 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 3 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83610203 | Jan 15, 2025 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 83059952 | Nov 1, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83035560 | Oct 30, 2024 | MD | 2 | CAROLINE COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 392.2-SLLS3 | Yes |
| 82963916 | Oct 22, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 82908544 | Oct 15, 2024 | MD | 2 | QUEEN ANNES COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82653010 | Sep 13, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82629699 | Sep 11, 2024 | MD | 1 | TALBOT COUNTY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.47(d), 393.201(b) | Yes |
| 82141135 | Jul 17, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-w/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81930456 | Jun 21, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 80366295 | Dec 12, 2023 | MD | 1 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80385168 | Dec 7, 2023 | VA | 1 | DUMFRIES VA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.5B-L, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 80250102 | Nov 28, 2023 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80233965 | Nov 27, 2023 | MD | 2 | ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78848506 | Jun 9, 2023 | VA | 3 | DUMFRIES SCALES SOUTH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78816964 | Jun 6, 2023 | MD | 3 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78301447 | Apr 7, 2023 | NJ | 2 | CARNEYS POINT | — | 1 | 393.78 | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0243245041 | Nov 18, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD18A0451486 | Apr 10, 2018 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1110612845 | Feb 7, 2011 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0711047733 | Oct 4, 2007 | MD | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| VA0072390403 | Jul 31, 2007 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0000095724 | Nov 30, 2006 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC884000 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2020 | MC884000-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 4, 2020 | MC884000 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Aug 21, 2019 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
| Oct 2, 2014 | MC884000-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2079231 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 21, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 107216326 | SURETY | — | Jan 9, 2020 | Apr 6, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2079231 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2014 | Mar 9, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 6, 2022insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
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Mar 25, 2020
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Mar 9, 2020
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Mar 9, 2020insuranceNAMECHG — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Mar 9, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 25, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 3 | 1 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| DUMFRIES VA | VA | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| CAROLINE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| TALBOT COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
SURETY policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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6 reportable crashes
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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