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SCHOWS INC
DBA: Schow's Nationalease & Nationalease Of Utah
Rupert, ID
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 730416
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2010)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
730416
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated July 6, 2010
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 16 years ago
MCS-150 Filed
September 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 18, 1998
Annual Mileage
1,264,252 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
323 E 8th St, Rupert, ID 83350
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Don Schow
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
12.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
16 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 33rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | KY | Level I — Full | WSTR · 5KJJBHDR2NLNA6570 | 0 | Clean |
| April 14, 2026 | ID | Level I — Full | CHEVROLET · 1GB4YTEY6MF181171 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2026 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR7NSMZ7619 | 0 | Clean |
| February 14, 2026 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | COURIER · 1FDUF5HT5BEC03575 | 1 | Passed |
| February 14, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7NSMZ7619 | 0 | Clean |
| February 3, 2026 | NM | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR3NSMZ7620 | 0 | Clean |
| January 20, 2026 | WY | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAEUMML6RL685882 | 0 | Clean |
| January 16, 2026 | UT | Level I — Full | WESTERN ST · 5KJNBWD16SLWD9473 | 1 | Passed |
| January 15, 2026 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR6SSWC2178 | 0 | Clean |
| November 24, 2025 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJBHDR2NLNA6570 | 0 | Clean |
| June 23, 2025 | ID | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD0W5HT2GEB26685 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| June 10, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR5NSMZ7621 | 4 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 19 inspection records
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
3 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| February 14, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| June 10, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| June 23, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| January 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| June 10, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| June 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Driveaway side marker lamp(s) missing on intermediate towed vehicle | 2 | Cited |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| December 19, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| June 10, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | UT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
UT7
NV3
ID2
KY2
WY2
CA1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
10
Dry Van
5
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Car Hauler
1
Flatbed
1
Tank
1
Truck
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YTEY6MF181171 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Walton Trailers Walton Trailers, LLC | Flatbed · 36 ft | 1W9GF3622JL555686 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3JD464480 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSMZ7619 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Cottrell CX-5303, CX-5304, CX-5308, C-5309 | Car Hauler | 5E0AX1742TG258501 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR2NLNA6570 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321HM700463 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Beall | Tank · 53 ft | 1BN2T5341CB001672 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT2GEB26685 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT5BEC03575 | 1 | — |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5EL797402 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W99L278148 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYV32539GU615243 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531K3649601 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | — | 1W15482A7L6628773 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9HSHD9481 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3NSMZ7620 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSMZ7621 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSWC2178 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6RL685882 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | — | 46UFU3226K1217545 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 46UFU4021K1206052 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322JL011891 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAXDV2MLMR5101 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDRXNLMZ7735 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD16SLWD9473 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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