Freight Carrier · Darien, IL
RAFA TRANS INC
805 PLAINFIELD RD STE 217B · Darien, IL 60561
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(630) 225-8231
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- MC #829234
- USDOT #2293586 USDOT Active
- 90Power Units
- 90Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
RAFA TRANS INC is a Darien, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 90 truck(s) in their fleet and 90 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-829234 and their USDOT number is 2293586.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/29/2026 · last updated Sep 11, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 06/29/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 6,090,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 34 states over the past 24 months: TX (16), IN (11), KY (11), GA (9), TN (9), SC (8), LA (8), AL (7), NC (7), AR (6), IL (6), NY (6), +22 more. Home base: Darien, Illinois.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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1Fatal
- 4Injury
- 4Tow
- 9Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.82
29
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.48
18
Vehicle Maintenance
7.56
59
Drugs / Alcohol
0.06
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.2
3
Inspection Summary
- 162Total
- 71Clean
- 91With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 90 unique codes
Critical 33
- 390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet
- 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.
- 393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 12
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
Unsafe Driving 8
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Vehicle Maintenance 36
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.86(a)(2)Rear Impact Guard having improper width - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 1998
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
Driver Fitness 1
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
Locations
Physical Address
RAFA TRANS INC805 PLAINFIELD RD STE 217B
DARIEN, IL 60561
Mailing Address
Same as physical.