RDF LOGISTICS INC
50-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Lorain, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 975604
- MC
- MC415078
- Based
- Lorain, OH
- Contact
- 4402829060 · cbrumley@rdflogistics.com
What this carrier is
RDF LOGISTICS INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Lorain, OH. Operating footprint: 50 power units, 51 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC415078 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, and building materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 8, 2017).
Fleet composition on file: 6 owned trucks, 28 owned tractors, 36 owned trailers, 8 term-leased tractors, 44 term-leased trailers, 8 trip-leased tractors.
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: 1,225 motor carriers operating 50 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 | 46 | 30.14 | 152.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 11 | 16.20 | 67.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.08 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 72.91 | 48.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 5 | 0.87 | 571.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 50-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 975604: 122 inspections across 29 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 29, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 45 |
| Hours-of-Service | 11 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 |
| Hazmat | 8 |
| Total violations | 103 (14 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 6, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck 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, and building materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (80 trailers against 44 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 1,225 peer carriers operating 50 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 74 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 103 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 571.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 50 power units on file.
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