Rafer Cargo Inc
USDOT 4130627 · MC-1581650 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Rafer Cargo Inc is a company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 80 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #315 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 28 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 7.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rafer Cargo Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4130627 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1581650 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 10127 Jeanes St, Philadelphia, PA 19116 |
| Phone | (347) 641-4948 |
| First registered | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4130627.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 52 | 28 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 28 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.3 trailers per tractor.
- 5,139,400 miles reported for 2025 – about 64,242 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 48% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 80 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Rafer Cargo Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 20.5% | 17.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 114% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.0 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 28 | 28 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 18 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 Rafer Cargo Inc?
Rafer Cargo Inc is registered with USDOT number 4130627 and operating authority MC-1581650.
How many trucks does Rafer Cargo Inc have?
It reports 80 power units (80 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 28 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 27, 2026).
Where is Rafer Cargo Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rafer Cargo Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 7.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.