CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III

DBA: SCHAEFER FREIGHT CARRIER

USDOT 323728 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: CARL CLARENCE : SCHAEFER ; III General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Building Materials Beverages Paper Products Based in DAYTON, OH Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 14, 1998
Coverage resumed · Jul 11, 2005
Contract (Property) reinstated · Aug 9, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Jul 13, 2005
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 22 days Feb 20, 1998 → Mar 14, 1998
  • Prior insurance gap · 2315 days Mar 10, 1999 → Jul 11, 2005
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3121 days Inactive Jan 22, 2013 → reinstated Aug 9, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 2240 days Inactive May 26, 1999 → reinstated Jul 13, 2005
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: CARL CLARENCE : SCHAEFER ; III
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Beverages
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III (USDOT 323728)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): CARL CLARENCE : SCHAEFER ; III (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 22 days — Feb 20, 1998 → Mar 14, 1998
  • Prior insurance gap · 2315 days — Mar 10, 1999 → Jul 11, 2005
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3121 days — Inactive Jan 22, 2013 → reinstated Aug 9, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 2240 days — Inactive May 26, 1999 → reinstated Jul 13, 2005

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/323728/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240320 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 323728
In FMCSA records since Aug 2, 1988 (~37y)
MC / docket MC203688
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner CARL CLARENCE : SCHAEFER ; III
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 100,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
954 CALUMET
DAYTON, OH 45417
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 323728
In FMCSA records since Aug 2, 1988 (~37y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 100,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III is a individual based in DAYTON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 323728. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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 overview

CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as an individual, with 27 years on FMCSA's records, based in Dayton, OH. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in OH (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; International and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
7 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (4)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 22, 2013 to Aug 9, 2021 (3121 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 26, 1999 to Jul 13, 2005 (2240 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 11, 1998 to Mar 12, 2007 (3227 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 11, 1998 to Jun 23, 1998 (43 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (4)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 20, 1998 to Mar 14, 1998 (22 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 10, 1999 to Jul 11, 2005 (2315 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 18, 2013 to Jul 30, 2021 (3084 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 30, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 (2 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 1
Wabash National 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
82120471 Jul 15, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 9, 2021 MC203688-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 5, 2021 MC203688 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Jan 22, 2013 MC203688-P VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Mar 12, 2007 MC203688-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 13, 2005 MC203688-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (34 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT44060A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2025 Jul 30, 2025 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT44060A 91X $1,000,000 Jul 30, 2025 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 30, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA951086074 BIPD/Primary Mar 12, 2024 Jul 30, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA951086074 BIPD/Primary Aug 5, 2021 Mar 12, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA951086074 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2021 Aug 5, 2021 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA951086074 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2021 Sep 7, 2021 NAME CHANGED
Coverage gap — 3084 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 18, 2013 to Jul 30, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A BIPD/Primary Jan 20, 2011 Feb 18, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A CARGO Jan 20, 2011 Sep 7, 2021 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A BIPD/Primary Mar 22, 2010 Jan 20, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A CARGO Mar 22, 2010 Jan 20, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A BIPD/Primary Mar 22, 2010 Mar 22, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A CARGO Mar 22, 2010 Mar 22, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A CARGO Dec 21, 2009 Mar 22, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A BIPD/Primary Dec 21, 2009 Mar 22, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A CARGO Feb 20, 2008 Dec 21, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2008 Dec 21, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A CARGO Nov 9, 2005 Feb 20, 2008 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A BIPD/Primary Nov 9, 2005 Feb 20, 2008 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A CARGO Jul 11, 2005 Nov 9, 2005 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31404A BIPD/Primary Jul 11, 2005 Nov 9, 2005 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 2315 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 10, 1999 to Jul 11, 2005
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7LHT-247T874-7-96 BIPD/Primary Mar 14, 1998 Mar 10, 1999 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7MTC-239T955-9-97 CARGO Mar 14, 1998 Mar 10, 1999 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 30, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jul 30, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Jul 30, 2025
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 1, 2025)
  4. Mar 12, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  5. Sep 7, 2021
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Sep 7, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  7. Aug 9, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Aug 5, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  9. Feb 18, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Feb 18, 2013
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3084 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 30, 2021)
  11. Jan 22, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Jan 22, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Jan 22, 2013
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3121 days (through Aug 9, 2021)
  14. Jan 20, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  15. Dec 29, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Mar 22, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  17. Mar 22, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  18. Dec 21, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  19. Feb 20, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  20. Jan 25, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Nov 9, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  22. May 26, 1999
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  23. May 26, 1999
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 2240 days (through Jul 13, 2005)
  24. Mar 10, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  25. Mar 10, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  26. Mar 10, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  27. Mar 10, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  28. Mar 10, 1999
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2315 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 11, 2005)
  29. May 11, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  30. May 11, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  31. May 11, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  32. May 11, 1998
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3227 days (through Mar 12, 2007)
  33. May 11, 1998
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 43 days (through Jun 23, 1998)
  34. Feb 20, 1998
    insurance
    NAMECHG — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  35. Feb 20, 1998
    insurance
    NAMECHG — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  36. Feb 20, 1998
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  37. Feb 20, 1998
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  38. Feb 20, 1998
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 22 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 14, 1998)
  39. Aug 31, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  40. Aug 17, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 1 0
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How to verify CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III

  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 CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III

Is CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III an active motor carrier?
Yes. CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 323728 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 CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III's safety rating?
CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III had?
1 roadside inspection are on file for CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III 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 CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III's out-of-service rate?
CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III based?
CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 954 CALUMET, DAYTON, Ohio 45417. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III have valid operating authority?
Yes. CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC203688). 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 CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III operate?
CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CARL CLARENCE SCHAEFER III. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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