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D C RAUSCHER INC
Waterloo, NY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 348732 · MC 289961
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-289961 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Wesco Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC289961
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WPP1798959-06
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
348732
MC Number
MC-289961
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 30, 1989
Authority Granted
November 21, 2024
Annual Mileage
270,772 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1622 State Route 414, Waterloo, NY 13165
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David C Rauscher
Officer 2
Kelly Rauscher
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
16.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
41st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY12
PA8
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 27 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Flatbed
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBTX04J063972 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX3NJ480536 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBEX54J059915 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X93J385679 | 2 | — |
| Kaufman Tr | Semi-trailer | 5VGFP2221NL002525 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Eager Beaver GHG-BR | Flatbed | 112HGB20XFT350110 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT1MEC66318 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT3HEC10880 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FT7W3BT0GEC91702 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1H4T04122DK003401 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AA14Y1RW039788 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLU0X44J058740 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDXBEX76J141499 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX1NJ123542 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Kenworth T300 | Truck · Class 8 | 3NKMLD9X7VF741172 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Talbert | Flatbed · 52 ft | 40FSK5235N1042072 | 1 | — |
| Sabre Mfg | — | 41-29730000000000 | 1 | — |
| Pitj | — | 5JYLB35298P081264 | 1 | — |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 5VGFP2223NL002526 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | E941623186 | ATHENS TOWNSHIP PA | I | 4 | 3 | DC RAUSCHER | Trailer Semi-trailer |
FORD KAUFMAN TR |
1FT7W3BT0GEC91702 5VGFP2221NL002525 |
PA AG83093 PA PT378N1 |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | M601400276 | GROVELAND NY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBEX54J059915 |
NY 19872PF |
| April 23, 2026 | 5L49000170 | BLOOMFIELD NY | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLU0X44J058740 |
NY 76714PC |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | SPT3081617 | WATERLOO NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBEX76J141499 |
NY 45265PF |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | D507102233 | GENEVA NY | II | — | — | EVANS CHEMETICS LP | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPEX3NJ480536 |
NY 11796PF |
| September 17, 2025 | D305400916 | WATERLOO NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPEX3NJ480536 |
NY 11796PF |
| May 6, 2025 | P508512633 | ON US HIGHWAY 6 283 FEET EAST, PA | II | 2 | 1 | D C RAUSCHER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBTX04J063972 |
NY 43133PC |
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 27, 2025 | E941505888 | ON GOLDEN MILE RD 202 FEET EAS, PA | III | — | — | D C RAUSCHER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBTX04J063972 |
NY 43133PC |
| January 6, 2025 | D507801088 | PHELPS NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXPEX3NJ480536 |
NY 11796PF |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| December 31, 2024 | E941436656 | ON ROOSEVELT HWY 0 FEET NORTH, PA | III | — | — | CHESAPEAKE | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDXBTX04J063972 |
NY 43133PC |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| EVANS CHEMETICS LP | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| CHESAPEAKE | 1 | December 31, 2024 |
| D C ROUSCHER | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
| EMPIRE SENECA | 1 | February 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 17, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 31, 2011 | Active REJECTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 13, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 28, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 28, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 3, 1995 | REJECTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 19, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 5, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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