FMCSA Carrier Profile
SCHMIDT DAIRY EQUIPMENT LTD
Keswick, IA
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 32 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
MC-188624 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 32 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC188624
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP50583A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
188459
MC Number
MC-188624
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
March 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
November 24, 1993
Annual Mileage
137,968 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Keswick, IA
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
25.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPXD49X8PD798429 | 0 | Clean |
| November 6, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X2GD341357 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 2, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1NPXGGGG80D354274 | 0 | Clean |
| May 3, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X4KD265699 | 0 | Clean |
| February 17, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXGGGG80D354274 | 0 | Clean |
| February 11, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1NPXGGGG80D354274 | 0 | Clean |
| February 6, 2025 | TN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPHD49X5DD177669 | 5 | 4 OOS |
| February 3, 2025 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDD49X7DJ359671 | 0 | Clean |
| May 24, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X4KD265699 | 0 | Clean |
| March 18, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
MO2
TN2
IL1
NM1
WI1
Equipment on Record (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1K9SF5327SK226326 | Rave | 3 | — |
| 1NPXGGGG80D354274 | Peterbilt | 3 | — |
| 1XPXD49X4KD265699 | Ptrb | 2 | — |
| 13N253200S1573210 | Fona | 1 | — |
| 1NPXD49X8PD798429 | Ptrb | 1 | — |
| 1TTE532C4E3815912 | Transcraft | 1 | — |
| 1XKDD49X7DJ359671 | Kenworth | 1 | — |
| 1XPBDP9X2GD341357 | Peterbilt | 1 | 1 |
| 1XPHD49X5DD177669 | Peterbilt | 1 | 1 |
| 4U3J04820EL013232 | Unpublishe | 1 | 1 |
Showing 10 of 13 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 24, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 1, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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