SCHMIDT & SONS INC
USDOT 1940584 • 2510 CHURCH STREET, GONZALES, TX, 78629
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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
2 states • 29 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 29 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e) | Placard deteriorated/damaged | 2 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:180.407(a) | Cargo tank inspection/test not performed | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24(b)(1) | Release of Hazardous Materials from package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.516C6 | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.332 | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 1 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (29 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
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 6200 WILL CLAYTON PKWY | ...276307 | SCHMIDT & SONS INC |
| May 10, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TYLER | 400 NOT REPORTED | ...693682 | SCHMIDT & SONS INC |
| Jul 31, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2014 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2014 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2013 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records