SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC

USDOT 191413 • 1007 1/2 E MINNESOTA STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, MN, 56374

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

191,413

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Minnesota

Phone

8006428913

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

3,428,000

BOC-3 Agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Physical Address

1007 1/2 E MINNESOTA STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, MN, 56374

Mailing Address

P O BOX 178, SAINT JOSEPH, MN, 56374

Contact

Phone: 8006428913

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Sep 1, 2016

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-158969	ACTIVE	Unknown	Aug 31, 2016

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-Z52825	ON FILE	Sep 1, 2016	Sep 29, 2020

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-Z52825	REPLACED	Sep 1, 2016	Sep 1, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP18938A	REPLACED	Sep 1, 2015	Sep 1, 2016
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	MCP18938A	CANCELLED	Sep 1, 2015	Sep 26, 2016
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-X78194	CANCELLED	Sep 1, 2013	Oct 5, 2015
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-X78194	REPLACED	Sep 1, 2013	Sep 1, 2015
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	CLP01333X	CANCELLED	Jul 25, 2012	Oct 8, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	CLP01333X	REPLACED	Jul 25, 2012	Sep 1, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	PP32679	REPLACED	Aug 6, 1985	Jul 25, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	BIPD/Primary	PP32679	NAME CHANGED	Aug 6, 1985	Sep 4, 2012

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/CANCL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-Z52825	BIPD/Primary	Sep 29, 2020	Sep 29, 2020
TERM/REPL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-Z52825	BIPD/Primary	Sep 1, 2020	Sep 1, 2020
TERM/CANCL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP18938A	BIPD/Primary	Sep 26, 2016	Sep 26, 2016
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	MCP18938A	BIPD/Primary	Sep 1, 2016	Sep 1, 2016
TERM/CANCL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X78194	BIPD/Primary	Oct 5, 2015	Oct 5, 2015
TERM/REPL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-X78194	BIPD/Primary	Sep 1, 2015	Sep 1, 2015
TERM/CANCL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP01333X	BIPD/Primary	Oct 8, 2013	Oct 8, 2013
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP01333X	BIPD/Primary	Sep 1, 2013	Sep 1, 2013
TERM/CANCL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	PP32679	BIPD/Primary	Sep 4, 2012	Sep 4, 2012
TERM/REPL	GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	PP32679	BIPD/Primary	Jul 25, 2012	Jul 25, 2012

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC158969	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Aug 30, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Aug 31, 2016
MC158969	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jul 30, 2012	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jul 26, 2012
MC158969	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Jul 23, 1982	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Unsafe Driving

10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

13 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

9.5%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 63 of 63 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states • 63 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (69 violations from 63 inspections)

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Violation Summary (69 violations from 63 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	16	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	4	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLT	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	2	2	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)	Inoperative/defective brakes	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.86B2-RIG	Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF	Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCC	Wheel/rim defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.110B2II-C	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM	Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HL	Hubs - Leaking hub	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)	Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit	1	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9(a)(3)	Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed	1	0	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)	Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD	1	0	—	Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.5%vs nat'l 23.4%

-13.9 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.10vs nat'l 1.80

-0.70 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (63 inspections)

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Inspection History (63 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 18, 2026	87388087	CROOKSTON MN	MN	Level 3	STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.16-D	No
Mar 10, 2026	87298103	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 2, 2026	87238438	MONTICELLO MN	MN	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLT	No
Feb 4, 2026	86978764	39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD	IA	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.9, 393.9TS	Yes
Jan 21, 2026	86902881	ISANTI MN	MN	Level 3	HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER	2	392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQP	No
Jan 21, 2026	86902084	OSSEO MN	MN	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLT	No
Jan 14, 2026	86850029	WEST LAKELAND MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Jan 9, 2026	86756411	BUXTON ND	ND	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 12, 2025	86570048	39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD	IA	Level 2	FRUE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 5, 2025	85464881	CLARKS GROVE MN	MN	Level 3	MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 24, 2025	85367696	JORDAN MN	MN	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	11	393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.95A4-EEUS	Yes
Jun 13, 2025	84996522	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLTCD	No
May 20, 2025	84781626	MOORHEAD MN	MN	Level 3	STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
May 19, 2025	84779218	SAINT JOSEPH MN	MN	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLSIV, 393.110B2II-C	Yes
May 14, 2025	84736987	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Mar 11, 2025	84113660	MOORETON ND	ND	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 14, 2025	83655078	WEST LAKELAND MN	MN	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Jan 6, 2025	83585168	CLARKS GROVE MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Dec 20, 2024	83483550	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 3	FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 2, 2024	83338593	HERMANTOWN MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 2, 2024	82839603	ROBERTS WI	WI	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 10, 2024	82676751	ST. CLOUD MN	MN	Level 1	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d)	No
Sep 10, 2024	82677020	SAGINAW MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Aug 15, 2024	82453354	BRAINERD MN	MN	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 9, 2024	82401536	BLOOMINGTON MN	MN	Level 1	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	7	393.47E, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 396.3A1-HCM	No
Aug 8, 2024	82468356	MENOKEN ND	ND	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 2, 2024	82480896	MOORHEAD MN	MN	Level 1	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	4	393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 395.3(a)(2)	Yes
Jul 18, 2024	82197777	MAPLE GROVE MN	MN	Level 3	STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Jul 18, 2024	82198544	MINNETONKA MN	MN	Level 3	BRENNER TA SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Jun 20, 2024	81966330	ELK MOUND WI	WI	Level 2	STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75(a)(3), 392.2	Yes
May 21, 2024	81711102	FOREST LAKE MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 14, 2024	81650111	GLENWOOD MN	MN	Level 1	PREVOST MOTOR COACH	2	393.45(b)(2)	No
May 9, 2024	81564783	MENOKEN ND	US	Level 1	TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Mar 21, 2024	81186234	16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON	IA	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Mar 13, 2024	81117111	16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON	IA	Level 3	FONA SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Feb 29, 2024	81035683	ROBERTS WI	WI	Level 2	TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 22, 2024	80955867	NORWICH ND	ND	Level 2	HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 20, 2024	80955777	FARGO ND	ND	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 15, 2024	80924102	NORWICH ND	ND	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 31, 2024	80797290	WEST FARGO ND	ND	Level 2	OTHER SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 23, 2024	80678528	DILWORTH	MN	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jan 15, 2024	80616850	PAYNESVILLE	MN	Level 3	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 12, 2023	80369329	SPICER	MN	Level 3	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 30, 2023	80277051	WAITE PARK	MN	Level 3	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2, 392.9(a)(3)	No
Nov 15, 2023	80183636	FOREST LAKE SCALE	MN	Level 1	HEIL SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Nov 15, 2023	80183874	HINCKLEY	MN	Level 2	OTHR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 1, 2023	80067823	FARGO ND	ND	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 25, 2023	80007960	FORT RIPLEY	MN	Level 1	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.48(a), 396.3(a)(1)	Yes
Oct 5, 2023	79842484	SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE	MN	Level 3	MCKT SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Sep 27, 2023	79785717	ROADSIDE	ND	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

33 total · 15.2% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

MOORHEAD MN2 · 1 OOS

SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE2

CLARKS GROVE MN2

ERSKINE MN2

16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON2

SAGINAW MN2

39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD2 · 1 OOS

ST. CROIX WEIGH STATION2

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving33

Vehicle Maintenance32 · 13 OOS

Hours of Service2

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Fatal crashes on record

Injuries

Across 7 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Fatalities	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Jul 24, 2025	MN	TOW	0	0	SAND CREEK	USTH 169 @ BLUFF DRIVE	...431463	SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
Feb 4, 2025	MN	TOW	0	0	CROOKSTON	USTH 75	...221683	SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
Aug 9, 2024	MN	TOW	0	0	BLOOMINGTON	ISTH 494 @ HWY 100	...106732	SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
Nov 15, 2023	MN	INJURY	0	1	MISSION CREEK	MNTH 23	...327651	SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
Jun 10, 2022	MN	TOW	0	0	MAPLE GROVE	ISTH 94	...474496	SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
Aug 23, 2021	MN	INJURY	0	3	MOORE	MNTH 9	...352719	SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
Dec 28, 2019	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 13, 2019	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Feb 6, 2019	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 6, 2018	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 18, 2018	ND	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 15, 2018	MN	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Jan 3, 2018	WI	FATAL	1	0	—	—	—	—
Jul 3, 2017	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
May 11, 2016	MN	INJURY	0	3	—	—	—	—
Dec 10, 2015	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 1, 2014	MN	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Apr 11, 2013	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 8, 2012	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Oct 17, 2011	WI	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 28, 2010	ND	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 25, 2010	MN	INJURY	0	2	—	—	—	—
Jun 11, 2008	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—
Sep 14, 2006	MN	INJURY	0	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 16, 2005	MN	TOW	0	0	—	—	—	—