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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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SHAFFER INC
USDOT 3031579 · MC39673
6815 EBENEEZER RD, MIDDLE RIVER, MD, 21220
(443) 742-6112 · VINCENT MICHAEL SHAFFER SR.
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
28 / 34
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 631
Crashes (24 mo)
2
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance510 pts
Unsafe Driving97 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Other23 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 32 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 30 | |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Most inspected states
MD65
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.81 | 0.77 | — | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.20 | 0.23 | — | ▲ worse |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.53 | 4.29 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Frederick County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Frederick County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 13 violations, 2 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 2 OOS · 69%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2, 393.75A1-TEPBM
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
2. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
3. Driver Fitness1 viol · 8%
383.23A2-LCDLNP
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.78A-WS ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/13/2026 | FREDERICK, MD | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/21/2025 | MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 21 vehicles seen in inspections
21 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
VINCENT MICHAEL SHAFFER SR.
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
29
Registered since
2017-07-26
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAFFER ENTERPRISES INC | 4089543 | 4 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/24/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2023)
07/26/2017 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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