E SCHNEIDER SONS INC

USDOT 10478 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN E. SCHNEIDER Machinery / Large Objects Dry Bulk Based in ALLENTOWN, PA Grade A · 88
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Feb 1, 2023
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN E. SCHNEIDER
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — E SCHNEIDER SONS INC (USDOT 10478)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $2,000,000
Officer(s): JOHN E. SCHNEIDER (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY  · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/10478/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 11.5% (worse). n=78588 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 10478
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC376309
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN E. SCHNEIDER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 346,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
616-656 SUMNER AVENUE
ALLENTOWN, PA 18102
Mailing
P O BOX 908
ALLENTOWN, PA 18105
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 10478
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 346,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7% vs 23.4% +43.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.50 vs 1.80 +0.70
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 10 0 0
Trailers 22 0 0
Trucks 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 13 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 16.67%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
13
Drivers
9
Inspections
13
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
66.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
13
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

E SCHNEIDER SONS INC is a corporation based in ALLENTOWN, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 10478. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 9 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

E SCHNEIDER SONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Allentown, PA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (4) and NJ (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Wabash National, Kenworth, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 66.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,588 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,588 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
66.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.5%
Median across 78,588 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +55.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 3 0 0.0% Apr 27, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 2 0 0.0% Mar 6, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% May 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 3
Peterbilt 3
Kenworth 2
Wabash National 2
Atld 1
GMC 1
Intech 1
Jmh 1
Jmht 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.09 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 1.23 1 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 5.28 5 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87687657 Apr 27, 2026 PA 2 SOUTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP PA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 2-SLL No
87366079 Mar 6, 2026 NJ 1 NJ
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
4 396.17C-PI, 393.47B-BMBCBD No
84706788 May 15, 2025 MO 1 NEW CAMBRIA MO
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
8 393.43DBMA, 396.17C-PI, 393.60D Yes
84029023 Mar 3, 2025 PA 3 ON LEHIGH ST AT ITS INTERSECTI
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2RG No
83905012 Feb 17, 2025 NJ 3 GREENWICH WEST SCALE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83850256 Feb 11, 2025 PA 3
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2 No
82106948 Jul 11, 2024 PA 3 pa-i78-wb-mm-76-williams-twp---i7
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16(a) No
81925983 Jun 18, 2024 PA 1
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.134 Yes
81588538 May 10, 2024 NJ 1 GREENWICH EB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Spco
2 392.2 No
80575688 Jan 9, 2024 NJ 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79676633 Sep 14, 2023 PA 1 pa-2nd-st-ramp-@-w-3rd-st
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
11 396.5(b), 393.47(a), 393.75(a)(3) Yes
78791547 May 31, 2023 PA 3 ON S 4TH ST AT ITS INTERSECTIO
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16(a) No
78463499 Apr 26, 2023 NJ 3 GREENWICH SCALE WB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0022920362 Mar 21, 2022 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA005387800X Jul 7, 2020 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA712927900X Nov 27, 2017 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA610719200X Oct 14, 2016 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA305942900X Jun 10, 2013 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA812967500X Dec 2, 2008 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA307508300X Jun 23, 2003 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY004338410A Dec 4, 2000 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0018437302 Aug 16, 2000 NJ 0 5 Yes No Injury
PA913800500A Nov 26, 1999 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA904647800A May 26, 1999 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA602425400A Mar 26, 1996 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA3093704001 Sep 24, 1993 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 311503 91X $2,000,000 Feb 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 311503 BIPD/Primary Feb 1, 2018 Feb 1, 2023 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 22 UUV JF2200 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2009 Feb 1, 2018 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 22 UUV JF2200 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2009 Jul 23, 2018 CANCELLED
MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 1021RS004937-0 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2007 Oct 1, 2009 REPLACED
MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 1021RS004937-0 CARGO Sep 1, 2007 Nov 9, 2011 CANCELLED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA 0116116 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2005 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA0116116 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2005 Sep 1, 2007 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA0116116 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2005 Jun 6, 2008 CANCELLED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA 0116116 CARGO Oct 1, 2005 Sep 1, 2007 REPLACED
FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC CPA 0116116 CARGO Oct 1, 2005 Jun 6, 2008 CANCELLED
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY SWSP0009003-00 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2004 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. 01-LX6344680-2 CARGO Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 02-CA-9382530-2 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2004 REPLACED
WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY 0830 00 010603 CARGO Oct 1, 1999 Nov 28, 2003 CANCELLED
WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY 0830 00 010603 BIPD/Primary Oct 1, 1999 Nov 16, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 23, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jul 6, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Feb 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Nov 9, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 6, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  8. Jun 6, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  9. May 21, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Sep 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  11. Sep 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  12. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
  14. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
  15. Oct 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jan 7, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Nov 28, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Nov 16, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Mar 16, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.134 No/improper securement of roll/hook container Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.134(b)(3) Rear of container not properly secured Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify E SCHNEIDER SONS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about E SCHNEIDER SONS INC

Is E SCHNEIDER SONS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. E SCHNEIDER SONS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 10478 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is E SCHNEIDER SONS INC's safety rating?
E SCHNEIDER SONS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has E SCHNEIDER SONS INC had?
13 roadside inspections are on file for E SCHNEIDER SONS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is E SCHNEIDER SONS INC's out-of-service rate?
E SCHNEIDER SONS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 66.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is E SCHNEIDER SONS INC based?
E SCHNEIDER SONS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 616-656 SUMNER AVENUE, ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania 18102. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does E SCHNEIDER SONS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. E SCHNEIDER SONS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC376309). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does E SCHNEIDER SONS INC operate?
E SCHNEIDER SONS INC self-reports 13 power units and 9 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has E SCHNEIDER SONS INC had any crashes?
13 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for E SCHNEIDER SONS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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