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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Shaffer & Sons Welding
DOT 1278445 · Clinton, MD
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Shaffer & Sons Welding (DOT 1278445) is a Maryland-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Clinton, MD. As of June 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Shaffer & Sons Welding
DOT Number1278445
MC Number—
Street6209 KIRBY ROAD
City / StateClinton, MD 20735
Phone3012978379
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed07/26/2004
Company officerJames L Shaffer
Power units3
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
21 yr 9 mo
Since 2004
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
6209 KIRBY ROAD, Clinton, MD, 20735 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaffer & Sons Welding authorized to operate?

Shaffer & Sons Welding's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Shaffer & Sons Welding's safety record?

Shaffer & Sons Welding does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Shaffer & Sons Welding operate?

Shaffer & Sons Welding operates 3 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Shaffer & Sons Welding insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Shaffer & Sons Welding had any risk indicators?

Shaffer & Sons Welding has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Shaffer & Sons Welding?

Shaffer & Sons Welding's DOT number is 1278445. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Shaffer & Sons Welding Safety Record, DOT 1278445. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1278445
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"Shaffer & Sons Welding Safety Record, DOT 1278445." Truck Graph, Jun 11, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1278445
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