SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
USDOT 604915 • 1134 EAST MCPHERSON HIGHWAY, CLYDE, OH, 43410
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-291301 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 25, 2009 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 350903 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI97908821 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2008 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347527 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI-97908548 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI97908548 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751158-1606-061 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2006 | Aug 4, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751158-1606-061 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000028 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 29, 2006 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000028 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97908548 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97905238 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA611143 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97905238 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA611144 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97905238 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000005 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MD000005 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 24, 2004 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259018897 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | PST263849 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001035-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SK2675919 | REPLACED | Jul 12, 1997 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TL4345064 | CANCELLED | Jun 12, 1995 | Jul 7, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 350903 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI97908821 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347527 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751158-1606-061 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 4, 2007 | Aug 4, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751158-1606-061 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI97908548 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000028 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2006 | Jul 29, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI-97908548 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000028 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97905238 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA611143 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97908548 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97905238 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000005 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2004 | Jul 24, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MD000005 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA611144 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97905238 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259018897 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001035-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PST263849 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | SK2675919 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | TL4345064 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 1997 | Jul 7, 1997 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC291301 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2009 |
| MC291301 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2008 |
| MC291301 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2005 |
| MC291301 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 3, 1995 | — | 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
4 states • 82 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 82 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | 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-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (82 inspections)
Showing 50 of 82
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 61 | ...MS5534 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETTSVILLE | STATE ST | ...NG9891 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Apr 16, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ASHLAND | US 250 | ...VV1307 | SPADER FREIGHT |
| Feb 16, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERKINS (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 4 | ...VV1305 | SPADER FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELAWARE | SUNBURY RD | ...NG9885 | SPADER FREIGHT |
| Jun 17, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | MARION (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...NG9884 | SPADER FREIGHT |
| Apr 19, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 475 | ...MS5543 | SPADER FREIGHT |
| Apr 2, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOWLAND (TOWNSHIP OF) | TR 55 | ...NG9887 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES |
| Feb 12, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOWLING GREEN | MAIN ST | ...MS5537 | SPADER FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VIOLET (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 33 | ...890452 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH OLMSTED | I-480 WB HW | ...916308 | SPADER SERVICES |
| May 26, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OBERLIN | US 20 | ...UH6312 | SPADER FREIGHT |
| Feb 25, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Taylor | N I 75 | ...NG9884 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Apr 14, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSFIELD TWP | S US 23 | ...MS5542 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Aug 28, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 53 | ...MS5538 | SPADER FREIGHT CARRIERS INC, |
| Jun 21, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONCORD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...MS5541 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BALLVILLE (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 53 | ...152940 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| May 19, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Boston Twp | W I 96 | ...167536 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Mar 26, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREEN CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 20 | ...JV3383 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Feb 4, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEROY TWP | I96 | ...JV3379 | SPADER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Oct 8, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events