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SHAFER SONS TRUCKING LLC
Saint Helens, OR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4325906 · MC 1688427
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1688427 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Not Rated
2 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
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1688427
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT34948A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4325906
MC Number
MC-1688427
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 20, 2024
Authority Granted
January 14, 2025
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Saint Helens, OR
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OR2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Western Trailer Company | Flatbed · 41 ft | 5DN1141342B000230 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner C120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA3CG81PH00476 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND17GDGT4287 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | AA43380285 | BEAVERTON OR | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY WESTERN TR |
3AKJGND17GDGT4287 5DN1141342B000230 5DN1128242B000231 |
OR YAKQ936 OR HV95105 OR HV95104 |
| August 12, 2025 | CR38380035 | RAINIER OR | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY WESTERN TR |
1FUJA3CG81PH00476 5DN1141342B000230 5DN1128242B000231 |
OR YAKM026 OR HV95105 OR HV95104 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 14, 2025 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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