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SHAFFER TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Vancouver, WA
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 564964 · MC 276440
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-276440 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
10 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
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Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC276440
Contract Carrier
Required Filings
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
564964
MC Number
MC-276440
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1994
Authority First Granted
July 27, 1995
Authority Reinstated
February 6, 2026
Annual Mileage
32,123 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5606 Ne 85th Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hj Shaffer
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance52
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Not Lighted |
| October 9, 2025 | WA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OR4
WA4
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH57N463420 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25397M057414 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS3535YU900502 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X6DD190753 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFDU9X02D567535 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | 2112001286 | OCEAN SHORES WA | I | 21 | — | BORSTEIN SEAFOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9TH57N463420 1UYVS25397M057414 |
WA 94645RP OR HU85564 |
| 393.207F-SASMD | OOSSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SASMD | OOSSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | X803002581 | TACOMA WA | II | 15 | 4 | HALLMARK FISHERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9TH57N463420 1UYVS3535YU900502 |
WA 94645RP WA 4440YC |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 2117000832 | WINLOCK WA | II | 8 | 4 | HALLMARK FISHERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9TH57N463420 1UYVS3535YU900502 |
WA 94645RP WA 4440YC |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 1, 2024 | AW42440091 | HUNTINGTON OR | II | 7 | 3 | MARATHON CHEESE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPFDU9X02D567535 1UYVS25397M057414 |
WA 39381RP OR HU85564 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 7, 2024 | AASV001370 | WYETH WB - 10 MI E CASCADE LCK, OR | III | 1 | — | NA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XP4D49X6DD190753 — |
OR 94709RP WA 60457AG |
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| March 22, 2024 | 2130000261 | PLYMOUTH WA | II | 7 | 1 | FOOD GROUP JR SIMPLOT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY |
1XP4D49X6DD190753 1UYVS35381U250702 |
WA 94709RP WA 4437YC |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 15, 2024 | AAMT001150 | WASHINGTON COUNTY MCSAP, OR | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XPFDU9X02D567535 1UYVS35381U250702 |
WA 39381RP WA 4437YC |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 8, 2024 | AAMV000747 | WASHINGTON COUNTY MCSAP, OR | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTIL |
1XP5DB9X9ND318218 1UYVS35381U250702 |
WA 89258RP WA 4437YC |
| January 25, 2024 | X819005986 | LACEY WA | II | 5 | 3 | AMERICOLD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TR |
1XPFDU9X02D567535 1UYVS2486TU763201 |
WA 39381RP WA 2309YN |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 27, 2023 | AABM001014 | WOODBURN POE, OR | II | — | — | GROCERY OUTLET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTIL |
4V4NC9TH57N463420 — |
WA 94645RP WA 2309YN |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HALLMARK FISHERIES | 2 | October 9, 2025 |
| BORSTEIN SEAFOODS INC | 1 | December 3, 2025 |
| MARATHON CHEESE | 1 | October 1, 2024 |
| FOOD GROUP JR SIMPLOT COMPANY | 1 | March 22, 2024 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | January 25, 2024 |
| GROCERY OUTLET | 1 | December 27, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 6, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 10, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 20, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| April 15, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 4, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 7, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 13, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 23, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 13, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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