R D ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

DOT 978507 MC 416347 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
55 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 41.82% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 15.79% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
12 units

Drivers: 9

Trailers: 10 (10 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

N12929 COUNTY ROAD 577, DAGGETT, MI, 49821

Phone Number

(715) 536-7261

Mailing Address

N12929 COUNTY ROAD 577, DAGGETT, MI, 49821

Cell Phone

(906) 290-4626

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
24 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-10-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-10-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-08-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-11-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-08-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-09-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC416347 2010-10-12

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-05-16 BIPD/Primary 506-9095092 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … - - ACTIVE
2018-05-16 BIPD/Primary LTO0034817 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-05-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-10-17 CARGO 45 MS NC6047 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-04-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-19 BIPD/Primary WN044138 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-05-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-20 CARGO TRK-6010448-1 $750,000 MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2010-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-08-19 CARGO TRK-6010448-1 $750,000 MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMP… 2010-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-05-15 BIPD/Primary CL486935 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-08-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-17 BIPD/Primary CL486935 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 2009-05-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-10-08 CARGO MXI97910765 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2009-08-19 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-08-11 CARGO TN508121 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-10-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-08-11 CARGO QT-660-140D689A-TIL-05 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2006-08-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-08-11 BIPD/Primary SFT 231277001 $750,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2006-08-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-10-29 CARGO TN334061 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-08-11 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

41.82%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

55 inspections · 23 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

15.79%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

19 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 55 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (55 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

5952001807

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKWD49X...

Jun 12, 2026

U289503518

1 viol.
Level 3 MT KENWORTH 1XKADR9X...

Jun 10, 2026

0226C00865

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MD PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

May 27, 2026

WILLD04267

Level 2 MI PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

May 27, 2026

WILLD04267

Level 2 MI PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Apr 21, 2026

9702004771

3 viol.
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Apr 4, 2026

HP66000142

Level 3 ND PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Apr 3, 2026

000P16DB12

5 viol.
Level 2 IA KW 1XKWDB9X...

Apr 1, 2026

ZASTM98744

Level 3 MI PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Mar 23, 2026

5530003387

2 viol.
Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Feb 24, 2026

ZASTM02056

Level 3 MI KW 1XKADR9X...

Feb 3, 2026

ARCHH01326

1 viol.
Level 2 MI PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jan 8, 2026

1845000289

7 viol.
Level 2 OH KENWORTH 1XKADR9X...

Dec 22, 2025

5450003079

1 viol.
Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Dec 18, 2025

1611001094

3 viol.
Level 2 MN KENWORTH 1XKWD69X...
Total Inspections

55

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

55

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 17, 2026

MI • MI0003770300

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 9, 2020

MI • MI0002157774

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 7, 2017

MN • MN0172190071

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 19, 2013

MO • MO0000050302

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2011

OK • OK00F0018011

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 28, 2006

WI • WI0000051443

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

7

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

46

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 37
OOS: 11

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

55
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

12
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

12

7 owned

Trailers

10

10 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

9

CDL Drivers: 9
Interstate: 9
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

19

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 15.79%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 9
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Motor Vehicles Building Materials Machinery Grain/Feed Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

12

Power Units

12

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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