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SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC

  • 268720
  • 137
  • 61
  • 18

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 01/26/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 07/19/1996)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 61.5 23.2
Driver 16.7 6.4
Hazmat 0.0 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 01/26/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property No
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending December 26, 2025

On-Road Performance
0.25 Not Public 0 6.93 0 Not Public 1.17
On-Road Performance Detail
3
3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
139.7
Straight Carrier
Not Public
18
0
11-20 relevant driver inspections
13
8
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
18
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
18
5
11-20 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 35

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. 2 0 1 Driver Fitness
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. 2 2 1 Driver Fitness
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV. 2 2 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.209D-STSM Steering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.43D-B Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48ABLMCHE Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Loose/missing caliper bolt. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS 2 2 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective. 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BACM Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets/braces/adapters cracked/broken. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. 3 3 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
177.817E2-HMHC HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. 1 0 3 HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 18

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
11/14/2025 MN0263000998 MN YBY1091 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.75G-TAOW Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective 1  
9/24/2025 MN0051000715 MN YBN3449 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
8/13/2025 MN0174000664 MN YBJ4596 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
8/4/2025 MN1611000850 MN YBL9462 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
177.817E2-HMHC HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. 3  
8/4/2025 MN1670000613 MN YCE9080 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
8/4/2025 MN1611000849 MN SAU727 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1  
393.43D-B Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
7/29/2025 MN1611000836 MN YCF5200 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
7/23/2025 MN1670000590 MN YCE0757 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
7/22/2025 MN1611000825 MN YBJ6814 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/26/2025 MN1611000766 MN YBK9692 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
6/13/2025 MN1664000595 MN YBY1096 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
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 5  
5/28/2025 MN0450000429 MN YBZ8987 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
10/14/2024 MN1664000308 MN YBJ6814 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.100B-C Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
8/8/2024 MN1643000215 MN YTC1866 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3A1-OAL Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. 4  
396.3A1-BACM Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets/braces/adapters cracked/broken (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative 2  
7/30/2024 MN1643000192 MN YBK9692 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/29/2024 MN1611000191 MN YCF135 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
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 5  
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. 1  
7/3/2024 MN0351000109 MN YT89851 MN TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/11/2024 MN0073000037 MN YBV1742 MN STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.48ABLMCHE Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Loose/missing caliper bolt 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. 1  
393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
393.81-H Horn - Inoperative or defective 3  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
393.209D-STSM Steering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 4

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
9/24/2025 MN0252670071 MN YBN3449 MN 1 0 No No 2 3 6
8/21/2025 MN0252330114 MN YBP9983 MN 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
8/8/2025 MN0252200018 MN YBD1653 MN 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
7/6/2024 MN0241880014 MN YCB0600 MN 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 11/22/2010 (Onsite Focused Investigation)
  • 18
    • 6
    • 12
  • : 4

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 01/26/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

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