SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC
63-unit tanker operator based in Vandalia, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 383984
- MC
- MC228162
- Based
- Vandalia, OH
- Contact
- 9378363557 · www.spearsexpedite.com
What this carrier is
SPEARS TRANSFER & EXPEDITING INC is a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator based in Vandalia, OH. Operating footprint: 63 power units, 16 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC228162 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, beverages, paper products, and other: auto parts. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 24, 2008).
Fleet composition on file: 20 owned trucks, 43 owned tractors, 70 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 320 motor carriers operating 63 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 28.05 | 25.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 12.14 | 24.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 5.37 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 84.52 | 35.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.25 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 63-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 383984: 32 inspections across 11 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in TN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 |
| Total violations | 38 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Mar 5, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (70 trailers against 43 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 320 peer carriers operating 63 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 21 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 38 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 63 power units on file.
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