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 Jul 15, 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), GA (10), TN (9), KY (9), NC (8), NY (7), AR (7), PA (7), AL (7), SD (6), LA (6), +22 more. Home base: Darien, Illinois.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 4Injury
- 4Tow
- 8Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
3.13
29
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.41
18
Vehicle Maintenance
7.27
56
Drugs / Alcohol
0.1
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.14
2
Inspection Summary
- 161Total
- 74Clean
- 87With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 90 unique codes
Critical 32
- 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
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 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
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points
- 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
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.
- 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.
- 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet
- 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement
- 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 14
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 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.
- 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/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 11
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing 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
- 392.2LVLane 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 32
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 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.