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Carrier profile · USDOT 2854009 · MC-970086 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Rafd Transport LLC
5 power unitsavg 15.5 yrLocal · 1 statesESCONDIDO, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-970086 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.5Avg age (yr)
2005–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 11 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 51 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.5 yr
Model years 2005–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RAFD TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2854009) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Oct 23, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 27 vehicle-level and 30 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 22, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RAFD TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
RAFD TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 2854009, and its motor carrier number is MC-970086.
Is RAFD TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, RAFD TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RAFD TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
RAFD TRANSPORT LLC has a 18.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 51 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RAFD TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
RAFD TRANSPORT LLC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RAFD TRANSPORT LLC based?
RAFD TRANSPORT LLC is based in ESCONDIDO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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