Rafa Trans Inc
USDOT 2293586 · MC-829234 · Darien, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Rafa Trans Inc is a company based in Darien, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 180 power units and 90 drivers, which ranks it #213 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 162 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 46.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 9 tow-away), or 5.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rafa Trans Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2293586 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-829234 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 805 Plainfield Rd Ste 217B, Darien, IL 60561 |
| Phone | (630) 225-8231 |
| First registered | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2293586.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 90 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 90 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 6,090,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 33,833 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 90 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Rafa Trans Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 46.3% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 146% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 29% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 24% higher than average |
| Inspections | 162 | 162 with a driver check, 82 with a vehicle check, 170 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rafa Trans Inc?
Rafa Trans Inc is registered with USDOT number 2293586 and operating authority MC-829234.
How many trucks does Rafa Trans Inc have?
It reports 180 power units (90 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 90 trailers, with 90 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 29, 2026).
Where is Rafa Trans Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Darien, Illinois 60561.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rafa Trans Inc?
Over 24 months, 46.3% of vehicle inspections and 1.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.