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Carrier profile · USDOT 352816 · MC-1101366 ·
Shaffer Distributing Company
DBA THE SHAFFER GROUP
10 power unitsavg 2.3 yrRegional · 6 statesCOLUMBUS, OH100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1101366 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
2.3Avg age (yr)
2020–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1989.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 21 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.3 yr
Model years 2020–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (USDOT 352816) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. effective Nov 15, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 13, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Mar 27, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number is 352816, and its motor carrier number is MC-1101366.
Is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's safety record?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's fleet?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY operates 10 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY based?
SHAFFER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is based in COLUMBUS, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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