MARK SCHAFFER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MARK SCHAFFER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC (USDOT 391592) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): MARK A SCHAFFER (Company officer); JASON SCHAFFER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/391592/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.9% (better). n=26081 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jul 16, 2022
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MARK SCHAFFER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in NORWALK, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 391592. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 15 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MARK SCHAFFER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Norwalk, OH. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 20% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (6 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Mack, Peterbilt, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,081 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 5 | |
| Mack | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Mckt | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 2.80 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87940866 | May 21, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87415512 | Mar 26, 2026 | OH | 2 | PLYMOUTH OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86758615 | Jan 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86549370 | Dec 11, 2025 | OH | 3 | MONROEVILLE OH |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86381064 | Nov 19, 2025 | OH | 3 | CANFIELD OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86084305 | Oct 16, 2025 | OH | 1 | COLUMBUS OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.47D2-BRMMCAD | No |
| 84831285 | May 30, 2025 | OH | 3 | MONROEVILLE OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80827064 | Feb 9, 2024 | OH | 3 | WADSWORTH SCALES |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80578766 | Jan 10, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79027791 | Jun 28, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(d), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 78597759 | May 11, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78392374 | Apr 19, 2023 | OH | 1 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH0265055354 | Mar 17, 2026 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0255253897 | Dec 23, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0253018464 | Jan 15, 2025 | OH | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OH0244047948 | Jan 11, 2024 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0235086253 | May 18, 2023 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0096381098 | Jul 28, 2009 | OH | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH-971020203 | Jun 18, 1997 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC067266 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 065 91 87 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 16, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA100003692 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2018 | Jul 16, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 16, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 4 | 1 |
| MONROEVILLE OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| CANFIELD OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| COLUMBUS OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| PLYMOUTH OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
| WADSWORTH SCALES | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC067266
common · N · MC
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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12 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify MARK SCHAFFER EXCAVATING & TRUCKING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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