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SCHAEFER TRUCKING INC
Columbia, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1092958 · MC 486827
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-486827 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on October 4, 2016; first granted May 10, 2004 (22 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC486827
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-ZR6488
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy BA 1102294
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1092958
MC Number
MC-486827
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2003
Authority First Granted
May 10, 2004
Authority Reinstated
October 4, 2016
Annual Mileage
540,204 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Address
460 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Matthew Schaefer
Officer 2
Norman J Schaefer
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL6
MO6
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Truck
3
Dump
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXKTXXPJ258021 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALMG3FE7SDVP4157 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAVCY3FPGC4337 | 3 | — |
| Kruz Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1K9SD3438PK226859 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1PLE04823DPH58059 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X2PJ260895 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 43 ft | 5JNSS4323EH001125 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV5LPLG8608 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV7FLGS7134 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 5004920307 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B, IL | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALMG3FE7SDVP4157 |
IL P1249549 |
| July 16, 2026 | 5004590456 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B, IL | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAVCY3FPGC4337 |
IL P844168 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 1645004262 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAVCY3FPGC4337 |
IL P844168 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | 4226000128 | ST. LOUIS MO | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXKTXXPJ258021 |
IL P1129815 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | 4427001832 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KRUZ, INC. |
1XKZD49X2PJ260895 1K9SD3438PK226859 |
IL P1167316 IL 947274 |
| October 15, 2025 | 5745002550 | ST. LOUIS MO | I | 4 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALMG3FE7SDVP4157 |
IL P1249549 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 5001020035 | IL-4 SOUTH OF MUD CREEK, IL | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAVCY3FPGC4337 |
IL P844168 |
| July 22, 2025 | 5003740015 | I-55/70, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR JET COMPANY INC. |
5KJJAVDV7FLGS7134 5JNSS4323EH001125 |
IL P893070 IL 514070ST |
| September 9, 2024 | 1645001725 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZXKTXXPJ258021 |
IL P1129815 |
| August 22, 2024 | 3998631875 | I-55, IL | II | 3 | 1 | PALLET SALES RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR PEERLESS |
5KJJAVDV5LPLG8608 1PLE04823DPH58059 |
IL P1029393 MN 02675045 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| PALLET SALES RECYCLING | 1 | August 22, 2024 |
| BUSSEN QUARRIES | 1 | June 19, 2024 |
| SWANSEA BUILDLING | 1 | February 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 10, 2016 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 16, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 17, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 15, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 | Cargo | On file |
| June 21, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 8, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 11, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 18, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
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