Carrier profile · USDOT 278600 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Des Inc

DBA D B A Shaffer Oil Co · Windber, PA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1986
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/GasesFuel Oil, Diesel Fue
10
Power units
8
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
89K
Annual miles
40 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
10
Power units
10
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesFuel Oil, Diesel Fue
Annual mileage
88,973 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
278600
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Des Inc
DBA
D B A Shaffer Oil Co
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 4, 1986
Last MCS-150
Oct 3, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Des Inc's USDOT number?

Des Inc's USDOT number is 278600.

Is Des Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Des Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Des Inc's fleet?

10 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 3, 2024.

Where is Des Inc located?

Des Inc is located at 409 19TH Street, Windber, PA, 15963. Phone: (814) 467-7009.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.