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R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

USDOT 978507 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Hazmat CORPORATION Company officer: SHELLIE HAHN General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Motor Vehicles Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay +1 more Based in DAGGETT, MI Grade B · 79
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · May 16, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: SHELLIE HAHN
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT 978507)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): SHELLIE HAHN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/978507/
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 B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 3.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74410 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 978507
In FMCSA records since Sep 18, 2001 (~24y)
MC / docket MC416347
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer SHELLIE HAHN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay, Construction
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 686,792 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (715) 536-7261
Email: [email protected]
Physical
N12929 COUNTY ROAD 577
DAGGETT, MI 49821
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 978507
In FMCSA records since Sep 18, 2001 (~24y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 686,792 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 3.1% vs 6.7% -3.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.06 vs 1.80 +0.26
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 5 0
Trailers 10 4 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 1 0 0 1
Tow-away 1 0 0 1
Crash reports 1 0 0 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 55 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 31 31 0
OOS inspections 2 6 0
OOS percentage 6.45% 19.35% —
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%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
9
Inspections
55
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
6 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is a corporation based in DAGGETT, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 978507. 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 12 power units and 9 drivers, with 55 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.

Carrier overview

R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Daggett, MI. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 48% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (9) and WI (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

22.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.1% of violations); top code 393.9TS (Inoperative turn signal) cited 7 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Fontaine, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
3.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.1%
Median across 74,410 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +22.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 8 0 0.0% May 27, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 6 2 33.3% Aug 14, 2025
Iowa (IA) 4 2 50.0% Apr 3, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 2 0 0.0% Dec 18, 2025
Montana (MT) 2 0 0.0% Jun 12, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 2 0 0.0% Mar 23, 2026
Colorado (CO) 1 1 100.0% Apr 5, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 1 100.0% Jul 23, 2025
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Feb 9, 2025
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Apr 4, 2026
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Dec 11, 2025
Maryland (MD) 1 1 100.0% Jun 10, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 31
Peterbilt 17
Fontaine 15
Unknown 5
Talb 4
Trailer 4
Trlk 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.17 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 5 — 0.51 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.44 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 13 — 7.69 8 — 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 (55 rows) View all 55 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88129183 Jun 12, 2026 MT 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB74810 · 1XKADR9XXXR795288
1 392.2-SLLED No
88100106 Jun 10, 2026 MD 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC00130 · 1XPXP4EX9MD746693
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLL Yes
87976538 May 27, 2026 MI 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC26452 · 1NPXGGGG80D115730
0 — No
87497190 Apr 4, 2026 ND 3 BEACH ND
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC00130 · 1XPXP4EX9MD746693
0 — No
87512091 Apr 3, 2026 IA 2 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC08661 · 1XKWDB9X5YJ857824
5 — No
87477907 Apr 1, 2026 MI 3 POWERS SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RA28262 · 1XP5DB9X5TN395000
0 — No
87377550 Mar 23, 2026 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC00130 · 1XPXP4EX9MD746693
2 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLED No
87139936 Feb 24, 2026 MI 3 POWERS SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB74810 · 1XKADR9XXXR795288
0 — No
86957188 Feb 3, 2026 MI 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RA28262 · 1XP5DB9X5TN395000
1 393.9A-LIL No
86755550 Jan 8, 2026 OH 2 CLYDE OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RB74810 · 1XKADR9XXXR795288
7 395.8A, 393.95F, 393.9A-LSLI No
86628231 Dec 22, 2025 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC08661 · 1XKWDB9X5YJ857824
1 392.2-SLLED No
86651758 Dec 18, 2025 MN 2 SAGINAW MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC13585 · 1XKWD69X3YJ858056
3 393.60D, 393.55E-B, 390.21TB2-DOT No
86540730 Dec 11, 2025 KY 2 LONDON
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC13585 · 1XKWD69X3YJ858056
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
85634401 Aug 27, 2025 MI 1 POWERS SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC13585 · 1XKWD69X3YJ858056
4 393.47E, 392.2-SLL, 393.53B-B No
85512003 Aug 14, 2025 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WI RC06397 · 1XKWD49XXGJ102789
3 393.110B3-C, 392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LIL Yes
85321440 Jul 23, 2025 IL 1 I-55
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC08661 · 1XKWDB9X5YJ857824
3 393.104F3, 396.3A1-LC, 393.9H Yes
84727733 May 20, 2025 MT 3 ARMINGTON MT
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC20958 · 1XKDDP0X9EJ385656
1 392.2-SLL No
84486117 Apr 21, 2025 WI 2 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC20958 · 1XKDDP0X9EJ385656
2 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.8A No
84326769 Apr 5, 2025 CO 3 MONUMENT CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC09970 · 1XP5DR8X5RN352540
2 391.41APC, 383.51A-LCDLRSWD Yes
84283326 Mar 31, 2025 MI 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC26452 · 1NPXGGGG80D115730
1 392.2-SLLTL No
83822802 Feb 9, 2025 AR 3 THORNTON AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RA28262 · 1XP5DB9X5TN395000
0 — No
83729051 Jan 28, 2025 IA 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC20958 · 1XKDDP0X9EJ385656
6 393.9, 393.9TS, 392.2RG Yes
83707352 Jan 24, 2025 IA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RA28262 · 1XP5DB9X5TN395000
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
83647250 Jan 16, 2025 WI 3 LITTLE SUAMICO WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC03651 · 1XPCDU9X6YN531337
2 392.2-SLL, 395.8A No
83634082 Jan 14, 2025 WI 3 SPARTA WI
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MI RC08661 · 1XKWDB9X5YJ857824
0 — No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003770300 Mar 17, 2026 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0002157774 Dec 9, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0172190071 Aug 7, 2017 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000050302 Jun 19, 2013 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00F0018011 Feb 4, 2011 OK 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000051443 Nov 28, 2006 WI 0 4 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC416347
Active
—
View full authority record →
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.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 20, 2010 MC416347-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 506-9095092 91X $750,000 May 16, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0034817 BIPD/Primary — May 16, 2018 May 16, 2024 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 45 MS NC6047 CARGO — Oct 17, 2010 Apr 24, 2020 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN044138 BIPD/Primary — Aug 19, 2010 May 16, 2018 REPLACED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6010448-1 CARGO — Jul 20, 2010 Oct 1, 2010 CANCELLED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6010448-1 BIPD/Primary — Jul 20, 2010 Aug 19, 2010 REPLACED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6010448-1 CARGO — Aug 19, 2009 Jul 20, 2010 CANCELLED
MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRK-6010448-1 BIPD/Primary — Aug 19, 2009 Jul 20, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL486935 BIPD/Primary — May 15, 2009 Aug 19, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL486935 BIPD/Primary — Oct 17, 2007 May 15, 2009 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97910765 CARGO — Oct 8, 2007 Oct 8, 2007 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97910765 CARGO — Oct 8, 2007 Aug 19, 2009 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN508121 CARGO — Aug 11, 2006 Oct 8, 2007 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN508121 BIPD/Primary — Aug 11, 2006 Oct 17, 2007 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN508121 CARGO — Aug 11, 2006 Dec 3, 2007 CANCELLED
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. SFT 231277001 BIPD/Primary — Aug 11, 2005 Aug 11, 2006 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA QT-660-140D689A-TIL-05 CARGO — Aug 11, 2005 Aug 11, 2006 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN334061 CARGO — Oct 29, 2001 Aug 11, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN334061 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2001 Aug 11, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN334061 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2001 Oct 5, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 16, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. May 15, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Apr 24, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. May 16, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Oct 20, 2010
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Oct 12, 2010
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Oct 12, 2010
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Oct 1, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 19, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jul 20, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jun 24, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Aug 20, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Aug 19, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  14. Aug 19, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  15. May 15, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Dec 3, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Nov 7, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Oct 17, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Oct 8, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  20. Oct 8, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Aug 14, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Aug 11, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  23. Aug 11, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
  24. Oct 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Sep 16, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Aug 11, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
POWERS SCALE MI 3 0
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 2 0
LITTLE SUAMICO WI WI 2 0
PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI WI 2 1
THORNTON AR AR 1 0
MONUMENT CO CO 1 1
39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD IA 1 0
I-55 IL 1 1
LONDON KY 1 1
WADDY KY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 27 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.106(d) Insufficient aggregate working load limit Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

Is R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 978507 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's safety rating? ▾
R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC had? ▾
55 roadside inspections are on file for R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC based? ▾
R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as N12929 COUNTY ROAD 577, DAGGETT, Michigan 49821. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC416347). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC operate? ▾
R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC self-reports 12 power units and 9 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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Data sources & freshness

TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.

FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.
NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.