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SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC

USDOT 288345 Active CORPORATION Based in HANOVER PARK, IL
Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 34

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Power Units
15
Drivers
15
Inspections
5
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
18 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC is a corporation based in HANOVER PARK, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 288345. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 15 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 38 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hanover Park, IL. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (3) and WI (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Freightliner, Stoughton, and Van guard are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.00 vs 1.80 +1.20
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Location & Contact
1625 HUNTER ROAD
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
Phone: 6307366900
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 288345
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 172,429 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 67,181 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 67,181 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 67,181 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +80 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-11

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
2 OOS · 16.7%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 3 1 33.3% Nov 19, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 1 1 100.0% Dec 19, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Stoughton 2
Great 1
Vanguard 1
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86372556 Nov 19, 2025 IL 1 PORTABLE SCALES
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL P1207661 · 1FVACXDT8GHHA5894
3 396.3A1BOS, 393.9, 393.47E Yes
84015105 Feb 28, 2025 IL 3 SEE ABOVE
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1207668 · 1FUJHTDV2KLKJ3823
0 — No
83457877 Dec 19, 2024 WI 1 PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
WI P1207666 · 3AKJGEBGXFDGM9226
9 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.55E-B Yes
82693549 Sep 16, 2024 IL 3 I-39
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1217568 · 3AKJHLDR3RDUW5599
0 — No
79982442 Oct 23, 2023 IL 3 I-90
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1207673 · 3AKJHTDV8LSLL3065
1 392.82(a)(1) No
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ILX004143795 Feb 12, 2026 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
ILX002122679 Jan 11, 2021 IL 0 3 No Yes Injury
ILX001670350 Sep 10, 2019 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILX001207956 Jun 26, 2018 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
ILU140307575 May 24, 2018 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILC140214316 Jul 11, 2017 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILU130262383 Dec 2, 2013 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IL00M2361400 May 1, 2013 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IL00M2243170 Apr 13, 2012 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IL0008879590 Oct 3, 2007 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IL0001277925 Feb 17, 2006 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IL0006962995 Jun 29, 2005 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IL0004896332 Sep 22, 2000 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IL0004552704 Sep 13, 2000 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IL0003401353 Mar 4, 1999 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IL0007246762 Jul 23, 1998 IL 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IL10661353 Feb 12, 1991 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IL00440354 Jan 31, 1990 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC188800
Active
—
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BROKER
MC188800
TRANSFERRED
Granted Jan 22, 1988 Transferred Jan 22, 1988
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jan 22, 1988 MC188800 Broker TRANSFERRED Jan 22, 1988
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP05669A 34 Feb 18, 2002 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP05669A BIPD/Primary Feb 18, 2002 Feb 18, 2002 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP05669A CARGO Feb 18, 2002 Feb 18, 2002 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP05669A 91X Feb 18, 2002 On file ACTIVE
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 83 MS PU 05 83 CARGO Feb 18, 1998 Feb 18, 2002 REPLACED
AMERICAN COUNTRY INSURANCE CO. CBA 0008264 BIPD Feb 18, 1997 Feb 18, 2002 REPLACED
AMERICAN COUNTRY INSURANCE CO. CBA 9003663 BIPD/Primary Feb 18, 1992 Aug 18, 1997 CANCELLED
NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION 246MTB5493166 CARGO Jul 27, 1987 Feb 18, 1998 REPLACED
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA 5264222 SURETY Apr 15, 1986 Aug 11, 2012 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 11, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  2. Feb 18, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN COUNTRY INSURANCE CO.
  3. Feb 18, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 18, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Feb 18, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION
  6. Oct 16, 1997
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Aug 18, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN COUNTRY INSURANCE CO.
  8. May 17, 1988
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Jan 22, 1988
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-39 IL 1 0
I-90 IL 1 0
PORTABLE SCALES IL 1 1
SEE ABOVE IL 1 0
PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI WI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.82(a)(1) Texting while driving Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SCHNIDT CARTAGE 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 SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC

Is SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 288345 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 SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for SCHNIDT CARTAGE 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 SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (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 SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC based? ▾
SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1625 HUNTER ROAD, HANOVER PARK, Illinois 60133. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC188800). 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 SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC operate? ▾
SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC self-reports 15 power units and 15 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 SCHNIDT CARTAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
18 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SCHNIDT CARTAGE 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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