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Carrier profile · USDOT 3501398 · MC-1155853 ·
Schaefer Express LLC
80 power unitsavg 5.6 yrMulti-region · 10 statesMELVINDALE, MI100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1155853 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
80Power units
34 observed · MCS-150
32Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · 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 · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 45 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — 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
SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3501398) 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 common 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 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 10, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.4% 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 45 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 26 vehicle-level and 45 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 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 80 power units and 80 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 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 SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 3501398, and its motor carrier number is MC-1155853.
Is SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC has a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 45 roadside inspections, with 2 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 SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC operates 80 power units and 80 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC based?
SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC is based in MELVINDALE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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