Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2319216 · MC-791736 ·
Nicholas Schmidt
DBA SCHMIDT TRUCKING
5 power unitsavg 15.2 yrMulti-region · 10 statesMISSION HILL, SD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-791736 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.2Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 14 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2012.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 15 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.2 yr
Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2012 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
NICHOLAS SCHMIDT (USDOT 2319216) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Feb 24, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 19, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NICHOLAS SCHMIDT's USDOT number?
NICHOLAS SCHMIDT's USDOT number is 2319216, and its motor carrier number is MC-791736.
Is NICHOLAS SCHMIDT authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. NICHOLAS SCHMIDT is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NICHOLAS SCHMIDT's safety record?
NICHOLAS SCHMIDT has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is NICHOLAS SCHMIDT's fleet?
NICHOLAS SCHMIDT operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NICHOLAS SCHMIDT based?
NICHOLAS SCHMIDT is based in MISSION HILL, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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