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Carrier profile · USDOT 268720 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Shafer Contracting Company Inc
134 power unitsLocal · 1 statesSHAFER, MN62/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
134Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average58.3% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average18.8% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo58.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC (USDOT 268720) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 58.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 134 power units and 61 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 1, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 19, 1996 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 268720.
Is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC's safety record?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC has a 58.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC's fleet?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC operates 134 power units and 61 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC based?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC is based in SHAFER, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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