J & R Schugel Safety Record

DOT# 116455 · New Ulm, MN 56073 · 8003592900

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, J & R Schugel (DOT# 116455) in New Ulm, Minnesota has 1,650 inspections on record with 1,393 violations and a 12.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 56 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

1,650 Inspections
12.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
56 Crashes
759 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.7%
Carrier: 12.7% (209 of 1,650) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (27 of 1,650) National: 6.4%
55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Minnesota
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Minnesota

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

1,393 total violations across 1,650 inspections
257 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
621
Unsafe Driving
603
Hours of Service
149
Driver Fitness
15
Hazardous Materials
1
Other
4

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 43 states
Level 1: 263 (16%) Level 2: 464 (28%) Level 3: 922 (56%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 GA 3 0 0
03/25/2026 MD 3 0 0
03/24/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/24/2026 PA 3 0 0
03/20/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/20/2026 OK 1 1 0
03/20/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/18/2026 WI 2 0 0
03/17/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/16/2026 MN 2 1 0
16 injury crashes
29-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-OCT-24 GA 0 0 0
29-JAN-25 OH 0 0 0
27-JUL-24 OK 0 1 0
27-FEB-25 TN 0 0 0
26-JAN-26 TN 0 0 0
26-AUG-24 MI 0 0 0
25-JUL-25 OH 0 2 0
24-SEP-25 PA 0 0 0
24-MAY-25 OH 0 0 0
24-FEB-26 MN 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC125894
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD Protective Insurance Co. N/A 10/01/2015

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 759
Drivers 644
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20251229 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 71,287,464
Address 2026 North Broadway Street, New Ulm, MN 56073