RFS GROUP INC

USDOT 2317388 • 1450 W NORTH AVE, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

2,317,388

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Illinois

Phone

7739401159

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

124

Drivers (MCS-150)

128

MCS-150 Mileage

12,000,000

BOC-3 Agent

#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC

Physical Address

1450 W NORTH AVE, WEST CHICAGO, IL, 60185

Contact

Phone: 7739401159

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Nov 8, 2024

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-791311	ACTIVE	Unknown	Nov 8, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	DC910109-00	ON FILE	Nov 8, 2024	Jun 1, 2025

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	MD-005109	CANCELLED	Nov 8, 2021	Nov 20, 2024
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	MD-005109	REPLACED	Nov 8, 2021	Nov 8, 2024
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	MD000246	REPLACED	Nov 8, 2019	Nov 8, 2021
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE	BIPD/Primary	L18A1078	REPLACED	Nov 8, 2018	Nov 8, 2019
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE	BIPD/Primary	L17A1078	REPLACED	Nov 8, 2017	Nov 8, 2018
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE	BIPD/Primary	L16A1078	REPLACED	Nov 8, 2016	Nov 8, 2017
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	BIPD/Primary	73TRB001218	CANCELLED	Nov 8, 2015	Nov 8, 2016
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	BIPD/Primary	73TRB000527	CANCELLED	Nov 8, 2014	Nov 8, 2015
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	BIPD/Primary	73TRS026445	CANCELLED	Nov 8, 2013	Nov 8, 2014
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS	BIPD/Primary	PRA5772305	CANCELLED	Apr 17, 2013	Nov 8, 2013
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA 1734158	CANCELLED	Jul 13, 2012	Jan 22, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	DC910109-00	BIPD/Primary	Jun 1, 2025	Jun 1, 2025
TERM/CANCL	PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.	MD-005109	BIPD/Primary	Nov 20, 2024	Nov 20, 2024
TERM/REPL	PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.	MD-005109	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2024	Nov 8, 2024
TERM/REPL	PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.	MD000246	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2021	Nov 8, 2021
TERM/REPL	AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE	L18A1078	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2019	Nov 8, 2019
TERM/REPL	AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE	L17A1078	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2018	Nov 8, 2018
TERM/REPL	AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE	L16A1078	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2017	Nov 8, 2017
CANCEL	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73TRB001218	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2016	Nov 8, 2016
CANCEL	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73TRB000527	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2015	Nov 8, 2015
CANCEL	NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.	73TRS026445	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2014	Nov 8, 2014
CANCEL	ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS	PRA5772305	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2013	Nov 8, 2013
CANCEL	ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY	CA 1734158	BIPD/Primary	Jan 22, 2013	Jan 22, 2013

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
COMMON	MC-791311	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (7 events)

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Authority Action History (7 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC791311	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 24, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 8, 2024
MC791311	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 12, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 7, 2016
MC791311	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 13, 2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 5, 2015
MC791311	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 14, 2014	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 6, 2014
MC791311	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 15, 2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 5, 2013
MC791311	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	Apr 22, 2013	—	Unknown
MC791311	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Jul 20, 2012	REVOKED	Jan 28, 2013

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving

21%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

450

Violations

5 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

2.0%

Driver OOS %

3.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

124

Drivers (MCS-150)

128

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

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Violation Summary (59 violations from latest 100 of 450 inspections)

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Violation Summary (59 violations from latest 100 of 450 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:393.55E-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	6	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV	HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.	3	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1	Speeding 1-5 mph over limit	2	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11B2-Q	Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I	2	2	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55D2-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBL	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4	Speeding 15+ mph over limit	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMT	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN	CDL disqualification - major offense	1	0	10	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.22A-D	Emergency warning devices not displayed	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD	Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS	False record of duty status	1	1	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT	HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	1	0	—	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	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV	Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS	Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLML	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-21.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-3.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.59vs nat'l 1.80

-1.21 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (450 inspections)

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Inspection History (450 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 6, 2026	87519823	Roadside	OH	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	Details unavailable	No
Mar 29, 2026	87440330	I-57	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 25, 2026	87406216	WIBAUX MT	MT	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 25, 2026	87425757	JEFFERSON GA	GA	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLUP	No
Mar 23, 2026	87434500	PERU NY	NY	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 21, 2026	87378549	LAFAYETTE IN	IN	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Mar 21, 2026	87392749	HOPE AR	AR	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 18, 2026	87378298	WANATAH IN	IN	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS4	No
Mar 18, 2026	87321582	LUGOFF SC	SC	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 17, 2026	87318444	ATTALLA AL	AL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.82DUMT, 395.22G-ELDMFV	No
Mar 16, 2026	87318988	MOHAWK TN	TN	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 12, 2026	87281186	NORWICH OH	OH	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 12, 2026	87279833	SISSETON SD	SD	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.55E-B	No
Mar 12, 2026	87274593	STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4	NC	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.75A3	Yes
Mar 9, 2026	87297626	WEST LAKELAND MN	MN	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLIFTA	No
Mar 4, 2026	87247818	WESTMORELAND NY	NY	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Mar 3, 2026	87246500	CARTHAGE NY	NY	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	3	395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.55E-B, 393.11A1-LCHL	No
Feb 26, 2026	87148177	MADISON HEIGHTS VA	VA	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 26, 2026	87164765	PA	PA	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLLTL	No
Feb 25, 2026	87150293	I74 EB	IL	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 24, 2026	87187186	PERU NY	NY	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 19, 2026	87144214	BATAVIA NY	NY	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 17, 2026	87110117	MONTOUR FALLS NY	NY	Level 2	STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 17, 2026	87123568	PERU NY	NY	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 16, 2026	87064698	US-23 NB AT MM 24	MI	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS1	No
Feb 16, 2026	87112125	PLATTSBURGH NY	NY	Level 2	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	2	395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLTCD	No
Feb 11, 2026	87048122	HANCOCK WI	WI	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 6, 2026	87037321	BATAVIA NY	NY	Level 2	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.55E-B	No
Feb 6, 2026	87037404	PERU NY	NY	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 5, 2026	86985056	CROSSVILLE TN	TN	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2026	86971993	PAINESVILLE OH	OH	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 4, 2026	87379967	VT	VT	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	1	383.51A-NSIN	No
Feb 4, 2026	86990482	RICHMOND IN	IN	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86961352	MONROEVILLE OH	OH	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86941866	NEW BRITAIN	CT	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 3, 2026	86947870	I90 WB MM 46 NORTH EAST TWP -	PA	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 2, 2026	86942020	FISHERSVILLE VA	VA	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 31, 2026	86934546	BOIS D'ARC MO	MO	Level 2	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 395.24	No
Jan 14, 2026	86789298	VALLEY SPRINGS SD	SD	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 14, 2026	86806351	NB	MI	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLTFC	No
Jan 13, 2026	86834375	WATKINS GLEN NY	NY	Level 2	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 12, 2026	86829639	PERU NY	NY	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 12, 2026	86890712	Roadside	IL	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 9, 2026	86811049	WORTHINGTON MN	MN	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 7, 2026	86785463	VERONA NY	NY	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 7, 2026	86772500	CALHOUN LA	LA	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD	No
Jan 6, 2026	86713124	MILLER SD	SD	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 6, 2026	86732812	DUMONT CO	CO	Level 3	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 5, 2026	86704967	JEFFERSON SD	SD	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 31, 2025	87018895	APEX I-15	NV	Level 3	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

290 total · 4.8% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PERU NY15 · 1 OOS

VALLEY SPRINGS SD13 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance140 · 33 OOS

Unsafe Driving104 · 2 OOS

Hours of Service37 · 3 OOS

Driver Fitness6 · 2 OOS

General/Admin4

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 10 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jan 14, 2026	WI	INJURY	0	1	PLEASANT SPRINGS	IH 039 NB	...224068	RFS GROUP INC
Dec 7, 2025	IA	TOW	0	0	No city county crash	MILEPOST 215.2, WESTBOUND INTE	...VW9768	RFS GROUP INC
Oct 23, 2025	RI	TOW	0	0	WARWICK	JEFFERSON BLVD	...685583	RFS GROUP INC
Sep 23, 2025	IL	INJURY	0	1	LISLE TWP	I-355 N/B	...LR3349	RFS GROUP INC
Jul 28, 2025	IL	TOW	0	0	RUTLAND TWP	I-90	...256762	RFS GROUP INC
Apr 25, 2025	IN	TOW	0	0	REMINGTON	I-65	...992478	RFS GROUP INC
Oct 10, 2024	OH	INJURY	0	2	BEAVERCREEK (TOWNSHIP OF)	US 35	...213995	RFS GROUP INC
Sep 3, 2024	PA	TOW	0	0	WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP	FLYING J PARKING LT	...263034	RFS GROUP INC
Jul 30, 2024	PA	TOW	0	0	PARADISE TOWNSHIP	ROUTE 0030 E	...204002	RFS GROUP INC
Jul 16, 2024	NC	TOW	0	0	CONCORD	85	...295277	RFS GROUP INC
Apr 2, 2024	OH	INJURY	0	3	CLEVELAND	IR 90	...UX0970	RFS GROUP INC
Jan 16, 2024	PA	TOW	0	0	SOMERSET TOWNSHIP	INTERSTATE 0070 W	...263034	RFS GROUP INC
Dec 5, 2023	OH	FATAL	1	1	AUSTINTOWN (TOWNSHIP OF)	IR 80	...N96829	RFS GROUP INC
Nov 24, 2023	WY	INJURY	0	1	LARAMIE	WY 210 MP 33.43	...147616	RFS GROUP INC
Sep 20, 2023	MO	INJURY	0	1	NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE	US 36	...290721	RFS GROUP INC
Aug 15, 2023	IL	TOW	0	0	Thornton Twp	I-294	...197836	RFS GROUP INC
Aug 10, 2023	VA	TOW	0	0	RICHMOND CITY	HERMITAGE RD	...GJ6795	RFS GROUP INC
Aug 1, 2023	WI	INJURY	0	1	SHEBOYGAN	ERIE AVE	...ND8605	RFS GROUP INC
Jul 21, 2023	ME	TOW	0	0	NEW PORTLAND	RIVER RD	...988913	RFS GROUP INC
Mar 24, 2023	VA	TOW	0	0	—	I-495 SOUTH	...Z62753	RFS GROUP INC
Mar 18, 2023	IN	TOW	0	0	SOUTH BEND	20	...ND2407	RFS GROUP INC
Jan 17, 2023	NY	INJURY	0	1	—	Ref Marker:	...KB6159	RFS GROUP INC
Dec 16, 2022	IL	TOW	0	0	BREMEN TWP	I-294	...ND8605	RFS GROUP INC
Sep 21, 2022	KY	INJURY	0	1	FRANKLIN	I 0065	...263036	RFS GROUP INC
May 25, 2022	KY	TOW	0	0	SHEPHERDSVILLE	I 0065	...988917	RFS GROUP INC