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SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

DOT 564964
MC 276440
Entity Carrier
5606 NE 85TH AVE, VANCOUVER, WA 98662 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated2 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
564964
ACTIVE

Overview

SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jan 2026, based in Vancouver, Washington. It operates a fleet of 6 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Auto Carrier and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
50%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
75%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on fileNone on file
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJan 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✕ Not on file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 33.3
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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8 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

4
Inspections, 24 mo
51
Violations, 24 mo
11
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2025-12-03
399.211-CBP — Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
399.211-CBP — Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
399.211-CBP — Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.9A-LBL — Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.83G — Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.83E — Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.80A — Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.80A — Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.65C-FNS — Fuel - Tank not secured. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-12-03
393.65C-FNS — Fuel - Tank not secured. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-12-03
393.25A-L — Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.209E-STPSD — Steering - Power steering components loose/broken (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.207F-SASMD — Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-12-03
393.207F-SASMD — Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-12-03
393.203E-CBP — Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.203C-CBP — Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.201C-FR — Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.11A1-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.11A1-LHLM — Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
393.11A1-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing (Unit 1)
2025-12-03
399.211-CBP — Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates (Unit 1)
2025-10-09
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-10-09
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-10-09
393.9A-LTSIR — Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit (Unit 1)
2025-10-09
393.9A-LRLI — Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-10-09
393.81-H — Horn - Inoperative or defective (Unit 1)
2025-10-09
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 — Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-10-09
396.3A1-F — Fuel - Dripping leak. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-09
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-10-09
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)

Fleet Profile

Power units6
Drivers6
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-276440

Authority & Registration

Not reported by FMCSA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 564964 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC carry liability insurance?
Insurance status is not reported by FMCSA for this carrier — no liability (BIPD) coverage amount is on file in the public record. Verify current coverage through FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance lookup.
What is SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC's safety rating?
SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 50% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC operate?
It runs 6 power units with 6 drivers on file.

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5606 NE 85TH AVE
VANCOUVER, WA 98662
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