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RD ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
Daggett, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 978507 · MC 416347
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-416347 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
27.3% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 79% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 35.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC416347
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 506-9095092
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
978507
MC Number
MC-416347
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 18, 2001
Authority Reinstated
October 20, 2010
Annual Mileage
686,792 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
N12929 County Road 577, Daggett, MI 49821
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shellie Hahn
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
33 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
35.3%
Driver OOS Rate
10.5%
Ranks in the 79th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
26
Vehicle Inspections
29
Total OOS Orders
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance57
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate35.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | ZASTM02261 | MI, MI | III | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONA |
1XKADR9XXXR795288 4LFE5230073529977 |
MI RB74810 MI F311072 |
| September 1, 2026 | LAUEJ02521 | MI, MI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH XL SP |
1XKADR9XXXR795288 4U3S00512GL015531 |
MI RB74810 MI F131426 |
| August 23, 2026 | 9278Q6JFVB | NM, NM | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXP4EX9MD746693 |
MI RC00130 |
| August 7, 2026 | ZASTM02198 | MI, MI | III | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X9TR220490 13N353205S35A3822 13NM05100S35P3135 |
MI RC62615 MI F353888 MI F353889 |
| July 23, 2026 | 5952001807 | LAKE STATION IN | III | 2 | 1 | LOGMECH CC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X9TR220490 13NM05100S35P3135 |
MI RC62615 MI F353889 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | U289503518 | CONRAD MT | III | 1 | — | R.D. ZAHN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADR9XXXR795288 13NE5330683530032 |
MI RB74810 MI E557796 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 0226C00865 | PARKTON MD | II | 2 | 1 | RD ZAHN TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XPXP4EX9MD746693 4LF4S5539V3505431 |
MI RC00130 MI E557795 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | WILLD04267 | MI, MI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1NPXGGGG80D115730 4U3J05331LL019611 |
MI RC26452 MI F170341 |
| April 21, 2026 | 9702004771 | SEYMOUR IN | II | 3 | — | MCCOY CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE FONTAINE T |
1XPXP4EX9MD746693 1GRAA962XJB04301 4LF4S7843V3505957 |
MI RC00130 MI B958642 MI F333190 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | HP66000142 | BEACH ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XPXP4EX9MD746693 4LF4S5539V3505431 |
MI RC00130 MI E557795 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MCCOY CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY | 2 | April 21, 2026 |
| PONSSEE | 2 | April 5, 2025 |
| LOGMECH CC | 1 | July 23, 2026 |
| DALBECK SALES | 1 | April 3, 2026 |
| PONSEE | 1 | March 23, 2026 |
| CROSSTRACKS | 1 | February 3, 2026 |
| CSI SANDS PLANT | 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| KC GLOBAL SALES LLC | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| PONSE | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| FMI TRADING | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| THEIR OWN LOAD | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| PETTIBONE/TRAVERSE LIFT LLC | 1 | February 9, 2025 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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
12 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 33 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 33 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 33 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 33 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
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI13
WI7
IA4
MT3
IN2
KY2
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Semi-trailer
11
Flatbed
7
Dry Van
1
Full Trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9XXXR795288 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X5YJ857824 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4EX9MD746693 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13NE5330683530032 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDP0X9EJ385656 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X3YJ858056 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5TN395000 | 4 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1L9SL533671236394 | 3 | — |
| 2027 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 55 ft | 4LF4S5539V3505431 | 3 | 2 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 4LFE5230073529977 | 3 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D115730 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95387E513389 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9TR220490 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXGJ102789 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR8X5RN352540 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDU9X6YN531337 | 2 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 4S9PA1519DM091051 | 2 | — |
| Bullmoose | Semi-trailer | 4U3J04825YL002736 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05331LL019611 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N353205S35A3822 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 5 ft | 13NM05100S35P3135 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Atoka Trailer & Mfg. | Flatbed · 62 ft | 1A9L8623XSA245955 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E9AA4823M1588104 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA962XJB04301 | 1 | — |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | 1S9EF1629TN589014 | 1 | 1 |
| Trail King | Full Trailer | 1S9EF162XTN689014 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X17J930691 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 4FMUS3129RR100012 | 1 | — |
| Font | — | 4LFE230073529977 | 1 | — |
| 2014 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04820EL013683 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4U3S00512GL015531 | 1 | 1 |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57J350209F3572253 | 1 | — |
| Talbert Mf | Semi-trailer | S0S312066ILL | 1 | — |
| Talb | Semi-trailer | SOS312066ILL | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 24, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 7, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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