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Schmidt's Inc

Active

Authorized for Hire

Schmidt's Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 397323 and MC number 404130. The company operates from Fairbury, NE, and maintains an active operating status, and has 52 power units and 32 drivers on record.

Is this carrier bookable?

Review First

Nothing here says automatic no, but there is enough to check before you tender a load.

Six things go into this read of Schmidt's Inc's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.

Things to review

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    Safety rating

    Safety rating is Conditional. This should be reviewed before booking.

Passed checks

  • Authority

    This USDOT record is marked active.

  • Out-of-service

    No out-of-service order is shown on this record.

  • Insurance

    Insurance status is present: ON FILE (BIPD).

  • BASIC scores

    Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.

  • MCS-150

    MCS-150 looks current (Jan 29, 2026).

Identity

Who Schmidt's Inc is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.

Address
56895 Hwy 136 , Fairbury , NE 68352-9634
Phone
(402) 729-5514
Email
Entity type
Authorized for Hire

Licensed to transport goods or passengers for compensation.

Operation type
Interstate

Authorized to operate across state lines.

Operating status
Active
Insurance on file
ON FILE (BIPD)

BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.

MCS-150 filing date
Jan 29, 2026

Biennial update form required by FMCSA.

Cargo types

Garbage/Refuse Refrigerated Food

Authority

Whether Schmidt's Inc can legally move freight today, and the full FMCSA history of how their operating authority has changed over time. Brokers checking a new carrier should always start here.

Operating status

Active

Out-of-service status

No active OOS order

Authority history

Every operating-authority action FMCSA has recorded against Schmidt's Inc, sourced from the AuthHist public dataset. This covers original applications, dismissals, grants, suspensions, and reinstatements across every authority type the carrier has held or attempted to hold. A clean history typically shows one or two grant rows and nothing else. Multiple dismissals or revocations are worth a closer look before booking.

AuthorityActionServedDispositionDecided
MC404130INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2017-03-23DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2017-04-18
MC404130INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2011-04-21DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2011-04-27
MC404130INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2007-03-23DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2007-04-17
MC404130GRANTED2001-05-18

Safety

Everything FMCSA has on Schmidt's Inc's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Conditional

Rated May 29, 2007

A Conditional rating means FMCSA found the carrier does not have adequate safety management controls in place to ensure compliance with safety requirements. The carrier is allowed to continue operating but must correct identified deficiencies. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence.

View official FMCSA record →

Inspections

All time

15

Total

3

OOS

1

Driver OOS

2

Vehicle OOS

Total OOS Rate 20.0%
0% National avg: ~21% 100%
Driver inspections 1 OOS of 15 (6.7%)

National average driver OOS rate is ~5.5%. This carrier is above the national average.

Vehicle inspections 2 OOS of 4 (50.0%)

Vehicle OOS rates cover brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment defects.

With only 15 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history. The out-of-service rate is 20.0%, below the national average of ~21%.

Crash history

All time

50

Total

0

Fatal

21

Injuries

47

Tow-away

50 crashes reported. That translates to approximately 961.5 crashes per 1,000 power units.

BASIC safety scores

FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.

Driver behavior

0.7

Unsafe Driving

0.0

HOS Compliance

0.0

Driver Fitness

0.4

Controlled Substances

Vehicle and outcomes

8.7

Vehicle Maintenance

0.0

Hazmat Compliance

0.0

Crash Indicator

This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.

Fleet profile

Small fleet (10–99 units)

Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Schmidt's Inc actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.

Drivers per Power Unit

0.62

Lower than one driver per truck suggests owner-operators or part-time drivers.

Miles per Power Unit

45,000 mi

Lower utilization often seen with local, dedicated, or specialty operations (2025 data).

Inspections per Power Unit

0.3

Lower inspection activity, sometimes seen with local or low-mileage operations.

Crashes per 1,000 Units

961.5

Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).

Insurance

What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Schmidt's Inc right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.

Current insurance status

ON FILE (BIPD)

BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.

Insurance history

Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for Schmidt's Inc, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.

Form / Type Insurer Effective Cancelled Coverage
Form 91X NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-04-19 2021-04-19

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY 2016-04-19 2017-04-19

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 2012-04-19 2016-04-19

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 2011-04-19 2012-04-19

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 2011-04-19 2013-05-09

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-04-19 2011-04-19

CANCEL

$750
Form 34 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2009-10-02 2010-04-19

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-04-19 2011-04-19

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-04-19 2009-10-02

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 2003-04-19 2007-04-19

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 2002-10-02 2003-04-19

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 34 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 2001-12-28 2002-10-02

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 2001-05-03 2001-12-28

TERM/REPL

$750

Connections

Other USDOT records and external filings that link to Schmidt's Inc. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.

Connected carriers

Other FMCSA-registered carriers whose contact information matches this one. We match on normalized phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses across every active and inactive USDOT record. Sharing contact details is common between affiliated companies, recently rebranded operations, fleet acquisitions, and shared dispatch offices, so a match alone is not a problem. Brokers typically review the matched carriers alongside the one they are about to book to confirm the relationship is what they expect.

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    Active
    Address
    2611 K STREET, Fairbury, NE, 68352
    Phone
    (402) 729-5514
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    ON FILE (BIPD)
    Fleet
    12 power units · 13 drivers
    Inspections / OOS
    5 insp · 1 OOS
    Crashes
    4 total
    Shared phone Shared email
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    Inactive
    Address
    1305 A ST, Fairbury, NE, 68352
    Phone
    (402) 729-5514
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    N/A
    Fleet
    1 power unit · 1 driver
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    0 total
    Shared phone

Process agents (BOC-3)

Every state where Schmidt's Inc has filed a designated agent to receive legal process on its behalf. FMCSA requires a complete BOC-3 filing covering all 50 states (plus DC) before granting interstate operating authority. A carrier listed for fewer than 51 jurisdictions either operates intrastate only, has not yet completed its BOC-3 filing, or has had a state agent terminate without replacement.

1 state on file:

SD

Recent activity

Field-level changes detected in Schmidt's Inc's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.

DateFieldPreviousNew
May 13, 2026Controlled Substances Score0.450.41
May 7, 2026Total Crashes5250
May 7, 2026Injury Crashes2221
May 7, 2026Towaway Crashes4947
May 6, 2026Total Crashes5052
May 6, 2026Injury Crashes2122
May 6, 2026Towaway Crashes4749
May 4, 2026Total Crashes050
May 4, 2026Injury Crashes021
May 4, 2026Towaway Crashes047

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Schmidt's Inc and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.

What is the USDOT number for Schmidt's Inc?

Schmidt's Inc is assigned USDOT number 397323 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.

What is the MC number for Schmidt's Inc?

Schmidt's Inc's MC number is 404130. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.

Is Schmidt's Inc authorized to operate?

Schmidt's Inc's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a CONDITIONAL safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.

How many inspections has Schmidt's Inc had?

Schmidt's Inc has 15 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 3 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 20.0%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.

How many crashes has Schmidt's Inc been involved in?

FMCSA records 50 reported crashes for Schmidt's Inc over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 21 injury, and 47 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.

How large is Schmidt's Inc's fleet?

Schmidt's Inc operates 52 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 32 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.

Where is Schmidt's Inc located?

Schmidt's Inc is headquartered in Fairbury, Nebraska at 56895 Hwy 136. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.

What does a conditional safety rating mean?

A Conditional rating means FMCSA found safety management deficiencies during a compliance review. Schmidt's Inc is allowed to continue operating but must correct the identified issues. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence and may want to request more recent operational data before tendering loads.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.

Should I monitor Schmidt's Inc for changes?

If you tender loads to Schmidt's Inc regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.

Where does this data come from?

All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.

About this data

This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.

This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 13, 2026.