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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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R D SHAFFER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 736505 · MC633675 · EIN 20-3000180 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2418 GARDNER EXPRESSWAY, QUINCY, IL, 62305
(217) 592-9170 · ROBERT SHAFFER
73
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 72.7% — well above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 1070
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA871749832 · eff 04/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate72.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1095 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance141 pts
Other72 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance36 pts
Unsafe Driving35 pts
Driver Fitness32 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 130 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 112 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 104 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 76 | |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 33 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 30 |
Most inspected states
IL13
MO8
IA7
NE2
KY1
KS1
MN1
IN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.38 | 3.38 | ≈38–45% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2.40 | 2.00 | ≈92–99% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.47 | 0.48 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22.93 | 22.37 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.80 | 0.84 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-28 · 1 new since the Sep 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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 50% · Log / ELD device 21% · False log / RODS 17% (2 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 34% (8 OOS) · Brakes 34% (11 OOS) · Tires 20% (9 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 60% · Speeding 40%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 29 violations, 8 OOS, 0 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance23 viol · 8 OOS · 79%
393.48A-BIBD ×4, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.45D-B ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 17.197).
2. Other3 viol · 10%
393.55D2, 393.47E, 393.95F
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 7%
395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.22G-ELDMFV
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.8).
Repeat offenders: 393.48A-BIBD ×4, 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.48A-BMBCBD ×2, 396.3A1-BOS ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | COLONA TWP, IL | ✓ |
Equipment — 28 vehicles seen in inspections
16 trailer11 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT SHAFFER
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
1998-03-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| R A SHAFFER TRANSPORT LLC | 2161268 | officer | strong |
| ROBERT SHAFFER | 1249935 | officer | strong |
| ROBERT SHAFFER | 1089738 | officer | strong |
| ROBERT VINCENT SHAFFER | 2454391 | officer | strong |
| TURF REGULATORS | 2080346 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/01/2026 — Insurance filed — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA871749832
04/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FA25MOT02332300
04/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-ZQ7333
03/05/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/02/2025)
05/17/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2023)
04/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AV9257937
04/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CBA1269552
03/05/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/02/2018)
11/13/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCI1269552
04/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AB1905910
04/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AV1905910
02/08/2008 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/20/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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