SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC
USDOT 1478872 • 829 PARK LAMAR DRIVE, VILLA RIDGE, MO, 63089
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
3 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (79 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 3 | 3 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:172.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BAPG | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (22 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD QUARRY RD | ...091188 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Feb 3, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE | US 24 | ...376293 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Aug 12, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST PLAINS | CST WASHINGTON AVE | ...105025 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Jun 7, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CLAIR | IS 44 | ...556541 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT Z | ...408175 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Nov 9, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE | US 24 | ...C41327 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Jul 31, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT DD | ...297307 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Jul 7, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOWN AND COUNTRY | IS 64 | ...531640 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FULTON | RT HH | ...450937 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Dec 9, 2021 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROLLA | IS 44 | ...354362 | SCHATZ UNDERGROUND INC |
| Oct 20, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2016 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2015 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2014 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2013 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2013 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2012 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2011 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2009 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO-2024-0010-US0591 | Dec 29, 2023 | 396.17(a) | $6,320 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events