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SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC
Melvindale, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3501398 · MC 1155853
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1155853 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
8.9% OOS · 45 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs
- Previously ordered out of service on January 14, 2025 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- 45 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1155853
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 21286620007
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3501398
MC Number
MC-1155853
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 8, 2020
Authority Granted
September 16, 2022
Annual Mileage
8,228,605 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
18311 Harman St, Melvindale, MI 48122
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mahmoud Morai
Officer 2
Emad Saleh
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
45
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
26
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.9% of 45 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
24th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
10 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 45 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 45 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 45 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 45 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | IN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 25, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI16
OH12
IN7
IL3
NY2
KY1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (66)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~34
of 80 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~32
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
33
Dry Van
31
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR8KLKJ3888 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSLP1280 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9KDKM2427 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0JSJU0499 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKC8626 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV8LSLF9562 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PS064228 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NB9EH3JN888268 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3JN999612 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH5NN601228 | 2 | — |
Show all 66 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322LSA42462 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327TSC09138 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG3DSFA0098 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLW8108 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHPDV3KLKP3942 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHPDV6KLKM9814 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623PK436419 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626PB435894 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628MK233201 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629JK285321 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3NL308043 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3SL555378 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5SL555897 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7SL555433 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXSL554485 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWDB8X38D750815 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKK2488 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9NSNL0653 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV0PSUH2475 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV2KSLH6839 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV8LSLF9559 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV9LSLF9604 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDVXLSLF9532 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDVXLSLL7688 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3KT953441 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3MT732957 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5KR955320 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7KR954301 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LR442958 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXKR955278 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0SJ069234 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS024369 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1SJ078833 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2PS027195 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS118844 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PS027708 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5RS314467 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6SS074058 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8NJ601138 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8SS075440 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9TS086559 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | Semi-trailer | 3HBV532K1TS099337 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1KN340602 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5KN066711 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8NN278149 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG9EN165308 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0JN895837 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3HN977247 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5EN158624 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8FN921530 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN956022 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXMN264811 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJXLN267077 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH26N423353 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320TM608649 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325LT011468 | 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 (45)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | ESCOT03351 | MI, MI | I | 2 | — | SC | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR1KN340602 |
MI RC54132 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain | |||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 3245001670 | ST MARYS OH | II | — | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4WC9EH5NN601228 1JJV532D3NL308043 |
MI RC65533 IN P972869 |
| August 10, 2026 | 3238001518 | FINDLAY OH | II | — | — | AMAZON FULFILLMENT SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR0JSJU0499 5V8VC5325LT011468 |
MI RC64739 IN PG40320 |
| August 8, 2026 | 5009650035 | I-80, IL | III | — | — | SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EG9EN165308 |
MI RC54327 |
| July 31, 2026 | 8647004531 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | III | 1 | — | MARS PETCARE US | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9KSKC8626 3H3V532C7LR442958 |
MI RC56690 ID TL6057 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | DUBOL00587 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | S/C | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLBG3DSFA0098 |
MI RC61354 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | 3265000972 | THORNVILLE OH | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH3HN977247 1JJV532D7SL555433 |
MI RC63475 IN PE26805 |
| July 14, 2026 | 1888000051 | CAMBRIDGE OH | III | 1 | — | PIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR8KLKJ3888 3H3V532K1SJ078833 |
MI RC41400 IN PD71842 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 1028900823 | CHESTERTON IN | II | — | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV2KSLH6839 3H3V532K9TS086559 |
MI RC64837 IN PF16742 |
| June 26, 2026 | 2716005431 | BURLINGTON WI | III | — | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9NSNL0653 3H3V532K6SS074058 |
MI RC57504 IN PD73763 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 22 | August 11, 2026 |
| AXBVW | 2 | June 4, 2026 |
| AMAZON FULFILLMENT SERVICES | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| MARS PETCARE US | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| PACKSIZE INTERNATIONAL | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| AMAZON LOGISTICS | 1 | February 9, 2026 |
| AMAZON FULLFILLMENT | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 18, 2020 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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