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SCHMIDT TRANSPORTS LLC
Blissfield, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1565751 · MC 580402
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-580402 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC580402
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZH9751
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1565751
MC Number
MC-580402
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 14, 2006
Authority Reinstated
February 27, 2017
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8435 E Horton Rd, Blissfield, MI 49228
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joel Porter
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailWater/Well
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X4KD605185 | 0 | Clean |
| April 20, 2026 | MI | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X4KD605185 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 25, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X6KD494591 | 1 | Passed |
| April 23, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDJAPR9GN748389 | 2 | Passed |
| August 30, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDJSNR0HN751191 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 10, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPRXKN413899 | 2 | Passed |
| February 27, 2024 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| August 30, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 2 | Out of service |
| September 25, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 23, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| April 23, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
OH3
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y289KR067087 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4KD605185 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y282KR066847 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A23JR044811 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A28JR044805 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6KD494591 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9GN748389 | 1 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR0HN751191 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN413899 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 24, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 22, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
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