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SCHAFER TRUCKING INC
Clinton, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1427602 · MC 539598
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-539598 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC539598
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT48497A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1427602
MC Number
MC-539598
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 21, 2005
Authority Granted
December 2, 2005
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1301 19th Ave Nw, Clinton, IA 52732
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Schafer
Officer 2
James Schafer
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL2
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXPD860994 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533H6038914 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H6038915 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD09X56R153388 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 5012810032 | I-74, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIL |
1XPBD49XXPD860994 1UYVS2537AM897814 |
IA MY5037 IA VF6480 |
| September 3, 2026 | 5007470011 | I-88, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
STEM |
2FZACGCS37AY67332 |
IA VC0570 |
| 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 4243940176 | I-74, IL | III | — | — | SCHAFER TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49XXPD860994 1UYVS2535H6038915 |
IA MY5037 IA VF6479 |
| August 13, 2024 | 5001550006 | N. MAIN, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKDD09X56R153388 |
IA VF4143 |
| May 29, 2024 | 1038001168 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES, OH | I | 2 | 2 | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49XXPD860994 1UYVS2533H6038914 |
IA FH9376 IA VC4898 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| February 25, 2024 | 3998171512 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTIL |
1XKDD09X56R153388 1UYVS2533DU561906 |
IA VF4143 IA VF2275 |
| December 26, 2023 | 4249030048 | ARGO FAY ROUTE, IL | III | — | — | SCHAFER FISHERIES | Truck Tractor |
STRG |
2FZACGCS37AY67332 |
IA VC0570 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LINEAGE | 1 | May 29, 2024 |
| SCHAFER FISHERIES | 1 | December 26, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 2, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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