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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 604915· MC291301· CARRIER· EIN 34-1802794
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SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC

1134 EAST MCPHERSON HIGHWAY, CLYDE, OH, 43410(419) 547-1117ryan.thom@spaderfreight.comDAVD SPADER
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
4.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
2.1%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
8
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
8 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC291301

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 07/01/2009
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY· policy CA-K70026
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 07/01/2008
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.· policy MZI97908905
Authority history (4) ▾
06/04/2009CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2009)
06/04/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2008)
06/06/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2005)
07/03/1995MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history11 insurers on record
Filing timeline (22) ▾
  1. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2008 → 07/01/2009
  2. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2007 → 07/01/2008
  3. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/01/2007 → 07/01/2008
  4. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2006 → 08/04/2007
  5. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/01/2006 → 07/01/2007
  6. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2006 → 07/01/2007
  7. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2005 → 07/29/2006
  8. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/01/2005 → 07/01/2006
  9. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/01/2006 → 07/01/2006
  10. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2005 → 07/01/2006
  11. AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2004 → 07/01/2005
  12. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/01/2004 → 07/01/2005
  13. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/01/2005 → 07/01/2005
  14. PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2002 → 07/24/2004
  15. AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/01/2004 → 07/01/2004

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle21 inspections · 4.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver48 inspections · 2.1% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

48 inspections · 14 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

48
Inspections
14
Violations
1
OOS violations
7
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

10
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 4 states

  • OH20
  • MI7
  • KY2
  • IN1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in MI

Medium impact

8 of 15 violations in the last 12 months (53%) came from inspections in MI. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from MI to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 13% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing8 violations (24 mo)
Speeding7 viol95%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× · 49%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 23%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 14%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol5%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 5%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 10 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 8% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing1 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Drugs / alcohol1 OOS1 viol100%
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o1× · 100%
What to do
  • Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 4% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Tires1 OOS1 viol61%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 61%
Wheels / rims2 viol15%
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× · 15%
Brakes1 viol12%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 12%
Lighting / lamps1 viol6%
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× · 6%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 2 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
9
Inspections
5
Violations
0
Out-of-service
4
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 40%Other 40%Vehicle Maintenance 20%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 40% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Other
2 violations · 40% of recent
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 20% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
Do this
  • Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
  • Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
392.2-SLL×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

81
Inspections
35
Violations
2
Out-of-service
143
CSA points
81
Crashes
9
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

96 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

53 trailer 43 truck
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDV8SSVV1308· PXB4075 OH
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHLDV4PDUH6312· PWV3694 OH
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDV7SSVV1316· PXA9751 OH
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHLDV6NDNG9894· PWR4698 OH
2024 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDVXRSVB2404· PWZ0778 OH
2018 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 2×
1DW1A5325JBA05886· 2835226 ME
2021 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532CXMT759007· 3147371 ME
2019 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailersseen 2×
1DW1A5322KBA25238· 2847385 ME
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDV2SSVV1305· PWJ4178 OH
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHLDV7MDMS5533· PWN8364 OH
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532K8RJ503605· 5223935 ME
2021 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C4MT759021· 3147385 ME
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDV3TSWL1133· PXD6874 OH
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHLDV6PDUH6313· PWV3695 OH
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDV4SSVV1306· PXB4073 OH
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDV6SSVV1310· PXB4077 OH
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDV2NSNG9884· PWT1895 OH
2020 STOUGHTON TRAILERS Stoughton Trailers
1DW1A5322LSA32062· 3029254 ME
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDV7KSKJ4824· PWJ4181 OH
2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
1FUJHLDV1LLLU8552· PWL7673 OH
2017 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH2HN983864· PWC1143 OH
2014 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJC532D6EL804647· C331404 ME
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV4PDUH6309· PWV3691 OH
2017 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EH7HN983861· PWC1137 OH
2019 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplate
1JJV532D9KL113219· U934549 OH
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV0PDUH6307· PWV3689 OH
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDV2NDNG9889· PWR4598 OH
2017 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532C1HT009002· TSB6344 OH
2025 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHHDV5SSVV1315· PWZ0776 OH
2021 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailers
3H3V532CXMT759024· 3147388 ME

+ 66 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

8

Tow-away

7

Injury

3

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
74
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
90
90 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
6.4M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi34 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi56 drivers
Company officer
DAVD SPADER
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1995-06-15
Last MCS-150 update
2025-04-28
Census status
Active

Fleet: 74 trucks · 74 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 6 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

6
Connected carriers
5
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
CARAVAN LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3089095Active· BRIDGEVILLE, PA
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
3H3V532KXTJ4496043H3V532K7TJ449608

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

28 events
  1. 04/28/2025MCS-150 update filed

    6.4M mi reported (2024)

  2. 07/01/2009Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-K70026

  3. 07/01/2009Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 350903

  4. 06/04/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/25/2009)

  5. 07/01/2008Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI97908905

  6. 07/01/2008Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 347527

  7. 07/01/2008Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MZI97908821

  8. 06/04/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2008)

  9. 08/04/2007Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT751158-1606-061

  10. 07/01/2007Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MZI97908548

  11. 07/01/2007Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CT751158-1606-061

  12. 07/29/2006Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MD000028

  13. 07/01/2006Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI97905238

  14. 07/01/2006Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MD000028

  15. 07/01/2005Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA611143

  16. 07/01/2005Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI-97905238

  17. 06/06/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/30/2005)

  18. 07/24/2004Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MD000005

  19. 07/01/2004Insurance replaced — AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA611144

  20. 07/01/2004Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MD000005

  21. 07/01/2004Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MXI97905238

  22. 07/01/2003Insurance replaced — CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy 259018897

  23. 07/01/2002Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LFT 001035-1

  24. 07/01/2001Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy PST263849

  25. 07/01/1999Insurance replaced — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy SK2675919

  26. 07/07/1997Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TL4345064

  27. 07/03/1995MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  28. 06/15/1995Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2009-10-25
Last review
2016-09-19
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-04-28
Reported mileage
6,366,746 mi (2024)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 24, 2026, 5:50 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.