Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 736505 · MC-633675 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
R D Shaffer Trucking Inc
11 power unitsavg 12.3 yrMulti-region · 10 statesQUINCY, IL70/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-633675 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average72.7% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate above average8.3% vs the 6.7% national average.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.Multiple injury crashes9 crashes involving injuries are on record.
USDOT registration2828 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo72.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.3 yr
Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC (USDOT 736505) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 72.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 22 vehicle-level and 36 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 17, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 5, 2014 in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 736505, and its motor carrier number is MC-633675.
Is R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC's safety record?
R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC has a 72.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 57 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).
How big is R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC's fleet?
R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC operates 11 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC based?
R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC is based in QUINCY, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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