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Carrier profile · USDOT 352816 · MC-1101366 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO
DBA THE SHAFFER GROUP
10 power unitsavg 3.1 yrRegional · 7 statesCOLUMBUS, OH100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1101366 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
3.1Avg age (yr)
2019–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1989.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 21 inspections.
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.1 yr
Model years 2019–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO (USDOT 352816) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. effective Nov 15, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 13, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Mar 27, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO's USDOT number?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO's USDOT number is 352816, and its motor carrier number is MC-1101366.
Is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO's safety record?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO's fleet?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO operates 10 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO based?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING CO is based in COLUMBUS, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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