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Carrier profile · USDOT 78475 · MC123863 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

W H Shaffer Inc

Springfield, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedDrive/Tow Away
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 528-7568
9
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC123863
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Drive/Tow Away
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
78475
MC / docket
MC-1605876, MC-123863
Legal name
W H Shaffer Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jun 11, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

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 W H Shaffer Inc's USDOT number?

W H Shaffer Inc's USDOT number is 78475 and its docket number is MC123863.

Is W H Shaffer Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is W H Shaffer Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is W H Shaffer Inc's fleet?

9 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 11, 2025.

What insurance does W H Shaffer Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is W H Shaffer Inc located?

W H Shaffer Inc is located at 430 So Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL, 62703-2107. Phone: (217) 528-7568.

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