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CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III
DBA: Schaefer Freight Carrier
Fairborn, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 323728 · MC 203688
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-203688 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC203688
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT44060A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
323728
MC Number
MC-203688
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 2, 1988
Authority Reinstated
August 9, 2021
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Fairborn, OH
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W17L046771 | 1 | — |
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER6XC051030 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | 3228000509 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
2HSFHAER6XC051030 1JJV532W17L046771 |
OH PWR4341 OH TRU9676 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 22, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 22, 2013 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 29, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 26, 1999 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 11, 1998 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 11, 1998 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 11, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 5, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 5, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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