Freight Carrier · Daggett, MI

RD ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

N12929 COUNTY ROAD 577 · Daggett, MI 49821

Not Authorized
(715) 536-7261 Tap to call
  • MC #416347
  • USDOT #978507 USDOT Active
  • 12
    Power Units
  • 9
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

RD ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is a Daggett, MI freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Michigan. This company has 12 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-416347 and their USDOT number is 978507.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/19/2026 · last updated Oct 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/19/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 686,792 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: MI (10), WI (6), IA (4), IN (2), MT (2), SD (2), NM (1), MD (1), ND (1), OH (1), MN (1), KY (1), +3 more. Home base: Daggett, Michigan.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.79 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.77 5 Vehicle Maintenance 6.41 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.16 1

Inspection Summary

  • 35
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSSRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
RD ZAHN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
N12929 COUNTY ROAD 577
DAGGETT, MI 49821
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map