SHAFFER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2012503 • 1417 HUNTERS POINTE DR, RICHMOND, IN, 47374
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-709145 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 24, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GTU000315 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0033883 | ON FILE | Dec 3, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GTU000315 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA08123108 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0006023 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2016 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0050035 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2015 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-411911-00 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-411911-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2013 | Mar 5, 2015 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0056993 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0056993 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPS0056993 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2012 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0035923 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0033883 | CANCELLED | Dec 3, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0033883 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2010 | Dec 3, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CTO0124150 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2010 | Apr 5, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | OPO0033883 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2010 | Dec 3, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0124150 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 5, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | GTU000315 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2022 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | GTU000315 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA08123108 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0006023 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0050035 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-411911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2015 | Mar 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-411911-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2015 | Feb 25, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0056993 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0056993 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0056993 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0035923 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033883 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033883 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033883 | CARGO | Dec 3, 2010 | Dec 3, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0033883 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2010 | Dec 3, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0124150 | CARGO | Apr 5, 2010 | Apr 5, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0124150 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2010 | Apr 5, 2010 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC709145 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2016 |
| MC709145 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2015 |
| MC709145 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2012 |
| MC709145 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 31, 2011 |
| MC709145 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2010 |
| MC709145 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.120(d)(1) | Cargo securement - metal coils | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDPB-M20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTON | I 0071 | ...467924 | SHAFFER TRANSPORT LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN-2024-0080-IN6196 | Jul 29, 2024 | 383.37(a); 395.8(e)(1) | $10,030 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records