R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
USDOT 978507 • N12929 COUNTY ROAD 577, DAGGETT, MI, 49821
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-416347 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 15, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0034817 | ON FILE | May 16, 2018 | May 16, 2024 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 45 MS NC6047 | ON FILE | Oct 17, 2010 | Apr 24, 2020 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN044138 | REPLACED | Aug 19, 2010 | May 16, 2018 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6010448-1 | REPLACED | Jul 20, 2010 | Aug 19, 2010 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TRK-6010448-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 20, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK-6010448-1 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2009 | Jul 20, 2010 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TRK-6010448-1 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2009 | Jul 20, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL486935 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL486935 | CANCELLED | Oct 17, 2007 | May 15, 2009 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97910765 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2007 | Oct 8, 2007 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97910765 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2007 | Aug 19, 2009 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN508121 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2006 | Dec 3, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN508121 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2006 | Oct 8, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN508121 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2006 | Oct 17, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-140D689A-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SFT 231277001 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN334061 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2001 | Oct 5, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN334061 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2001 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN334061 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2001 | Aug 11, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0034817 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 45 MS NC6047 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN044138 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2018 | May 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010448-1 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010448-1 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2010 | Aug 19, 2010 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010448-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 |
| CANCEL | MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6010448-1 | CARGO | Jul 20, 2010 | Jul 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97910765 | CARGO | Aug 19, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL486935 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 19, 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL486935 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2009 | May 15, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN508121 | CARGO | Dec 3, 2007 | Dec 3, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN508121 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2007 | Oct 17, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97910765 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2007 | Oct 8, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN508121 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2007 | Oct 8, 2007 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | SFT 231277001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2006 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-140D689A-TIL-05 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2006 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN334061 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2005 | Oct 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN334061 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN334061 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-416347 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC416347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 15, 2024 |
| MC416347 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 20, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC416347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2010 |
| MC416347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2009 |
| MC416347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2007 |
| MC416347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2006 |
| MC416347 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2005 |
| MC416347 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 2001 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2010 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
15 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (124 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 27 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 7 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 6 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | 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:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (52 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEGAUNEE TWP | US 41 | ...857824 | R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Dec 9, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2011 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2006 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events