RDF LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 975604 • 7425 INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY, LORAIN, OH, 44053
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-415078 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA1300083-24 | ON FILE | Mar 8, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-291D4948-TIL | ON FILE | Jan 3, 2008 | Feb 21, 2009 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA1300083-24 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Mar 8, 2025 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601336 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601336 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601336 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LJO0000868 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LJO0000857 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2019 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 13231001 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 13231001 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 830871001 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08583502 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2017 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08583501 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08583501 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08583501 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2387956 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6010712-1 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2013 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6010712-1 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 351442 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2008 | Sep 20, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 351442 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2008 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 341478 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2008 | Sep 20, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 341478 | REPLACED | Jan 22, 2008 | Feb 6, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 341478 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2007 | Jan 22, 2008 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPF3037100 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2006 | Sep 20, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660291D0765 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2008 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 45MSUK6895 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPF3037100 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2003 | Sep 20, 2006 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03401067 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2003 | Feb 5, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM03401067 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2003 | Jan 3, 2004 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 62 07 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6617493 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2001 | Oct 24, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 62 07 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2003 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 62 07 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2001 | Oct 28, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA1300083-24 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA1300083-24 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2025 | Mar 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601336 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601336 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601336 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LJO0000868 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LJO0000857 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 830871001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 13231001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2018 | Dec 27, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 13231001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08583502 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08583501 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2017 | Sep 20, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08583501 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2016 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2387956 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08583501 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2016 | Sep 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010712-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2013 | Sep 20, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 351442 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010712-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2009 | Sep 20, 2009 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-291D4948-TIL | CARGO | Feb 21, 2009 | Feb 21, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 341478 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2008 | Sep 20, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 351442 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2008 | Sep 20, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 341478 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2008 | Feb 6, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 341478 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2008 | Jan 22, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660291D0765 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2008 | Jan 3, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPF3037100 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2007 | Sep 20, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPF3037100 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2006 | Sep 20, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 45MSUK6895 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2005 | Jan 3, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03401067 | CARGO | Feb 5, 2004 | Feb 5, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM03401067 | CARGO | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 3, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 62 07 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2003 | Oct 28, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 62 07 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2003 | Sep 20, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6617493 | CARGO | Oct 24, 2002 | Oct 24, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 62 07 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2001 | Sep 20, 2001 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC415078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2025 |
| MC415078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2023 |
| MC415078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2016 |
| MC415078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2016 |
| MC415078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2009 |
| MC415078 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2008 |
| MC415078 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 25, 2001 | — | 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
29 states • 122 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from latest 100 of 122 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.504A | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.600C | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (122 inspections)
Showing 50 of 122
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN | IR 77 | ...547080 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELYRIA | RIDGE RD | ...NF4301 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DINGMAN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0084 E | ...KY5942 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 15, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | I 0075 | ...816283 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLOOM TWP | LINCOLN HWY | ...LMS689 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 25, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | INTERSTATE 80 | ...KU4657 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | US HWY 20 | ...KY2476 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 4, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALEM (TOWNSHIP OF) | TR 44 | ...HA3776 | RDF LOGISTICS, |
| Sep 13, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | BECKLEY | I-77 MP 42 | ...364214 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 23, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSTON | I-77 MP 62.50 | ...GH4601 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...GJ0681 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 22, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIVERPOOL (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 303 | ...KY2475 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 5 | BROWNHELM (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 51 | ...LN5338 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 1702 | I-12 | ...Y67147 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Mar 9, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARY | Interstate 80 | ...JU0484 | RDF LOGISTICS INC |
| Oct 23, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OH-2023-0008-US1776 | Jan 31, 2023 | 177.823(a) | $29,200 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
60 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 60 events