SCHERZ TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1117160 • 4434 460TH LN, HAY SPRINGS, NE, 69347
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-457690 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2008 | Jun 30, 2008 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13665A | ON FILE | Apr 7, 2005 | Jun 24, 2008 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13665A | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2003 | Apr 7, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13665A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2008 | Jun 24, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13665A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2005 | Apr 7, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-457690 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC457690 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 9, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC457690 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2003 | REVOKED | Jun 30, 2008 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | 86982462 | MONUMENT CO | CO | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 2, 2025 | 84579000 | TILFORD SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 82505018 | STANLEY ND | ND | Level 1 | CHAP SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 81990294 | WIBAUX MT | MT | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 81467446 | NORRIS MT | MT | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.9(a), 393.11(a)(1), 396.9(d)(2) | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 80991719 | 623 IH20 NB SVC RD | TX | Level 1 | CHAP SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 393.9(a), 393.209(d), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 79908747 | HAVRE SCALE | MT | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 78546324 | RAPID CITY DMV | SD | Level 1 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.47(e), 393.9(a), 396.5(b) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2005 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records