SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
268720
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
137
Total Drivers
61
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in SHAFER, Minnesota, operating 137 power units with 61 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 17.6% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 3 crashes on file (1 fatal). FMCSA records show 17 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Minnesota is 9.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.7% across 74,717 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
17
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC (USDOT #268720) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC's safety record?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC has 17 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC operate?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC operates 137 power units with 61 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC located?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC is based in SHAFER, Minnesota at 30405 REGAL AVE, 55074. Phone: (651) 257-5019.
What are SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?
SHAFER CONTRACTING COMPANY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 17.6%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 61.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.