Schuster Co Safety Record

DOT# 69852 · Le Mars, IA 51031 · 7125465124

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Schuster Co (DOT# 69852) in Le Mars, Iowa has 1,504 inspections on record with 876 violations and a 9.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 40 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

1,504 Inspections
9.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
40 Crashes
502 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

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 9.4%
Carrier: 9.4% (142 of 1,504) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.4%
Carrier: 0.4% (6 of 1,504) National: 6.4%
53% OOS rate better than 53% of carriers in Iowa
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Iowa

Violation Categories · 876 total violations

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.

876 total violations across 1,504 inspections
163 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
353
Unsafe Driving
435
Hours of Service
76
Driver Fitness
4
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
6

Inspection History · 100 records

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 44 states
Level 1: 315 (21%) Level 2: 323 (21%) Level 3: 866 (58%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 SD 1 1 0
03/25/2026 SD 2 0 0
03/24/2026 SD 2 0 0
03/24/2026 KY 1 1 0
03/24/2026 NE 3 0 0
03/24/2026 NE 3 0 0
03/23/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/23/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/23/2026 OK 1 0 0
03/22/2026 NE 3 0 0

Crash History · 40 records

13 injury crashes
30-JUL-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-JUL-25 TX 0 0 0
30-DEC-24 IN 0 0 0
28-JAN-25 MO 0 1 0
27-DEC-25 KS 0 0 0
26-JUL-24 IA 0 0 0
26-JAN-26 IN 0 0 0
26-JAN-26 MN 0 2 0
26-JAN-26 TX 0 1 0
25-JUN-24 IN 0 0 0
25-JAN-25 KS 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC140125
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut $1,000 07/01/2019
SURETY Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) N/A 10/01/2013

Fleet Profile

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 502
Drivers 453
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240912 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 55,165,136
Address 2605 Lincoln Ave Sw, Le Mars, IA 51031

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Resources

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