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CF LLC
Ithaca, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1553335
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1553335
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 29, 2023
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 2006
Annual Mileage
25,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3239 W St Charles Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ben Chaffin
Officer 2
Cf Llc
Cargo Types
Fresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm Supplies
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | WELLJ01232 | MI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER KBH |
1FUJGEDR0HLJA3276 1T9FH322X5C623483 |
MI BD54974 MI E809716 |
| 392.16D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 18, 2025 | WASCC01053 | MI | IV | — | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL EAST |
2HSCUAPT59C130540 1E1D1W8812RF31225 |
MI 017F452 ME 5467526 |
| February 11, 2025 | DISCD02583 | MI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER INDUSTRIAS MET GRI |
1FUJGED13HLJD7285 3M7TK4483PU000070 |
IN BD20770 ME 5130714 |
| October 8, 2024 | PENNJ00998 | MI | II | 1 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL RHODE |
2HSCBAMR42C039683 1A9AD3633XP432129 |
MI 012F206 MI C690423 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | MI | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI4
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
2
Other Trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode | Semi-trailer | 1A9AD3633XP432129 | 1 | 1 |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1D1W8812RF31225 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGED13HLJD7285 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR0HLJA3276 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kbh | Trailer (type not listed) · 32 ft | 1T9FH322X5C623483 | 1 | — |
| 2002 International 9100i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCBAMR42C039683 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCUAPT59C130540 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Industrias Met Gri | Other Trailer · 44 ft | 3M7TK4483PU000070 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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