SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY

USDOT 342129 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: BRUCE PLOETZE Company officer 2: DENISE PLOETZE ROWE Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Based in POPLAR BLUFF, MO Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

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

Caution
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BRUCE PLOETZE
Company officer 2: DENISE PLOETZE ROWE
Cargo: Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY (USDOT 342129)
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
Officer(s): BRUCE PLOETZE (Company officer); DENISE PLOETZE ROWE (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/342129/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 342129
In FMCSA records since Jan 31, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BRUCE PLOETZE
Company officer 2 DENISE PLOETZE ROWE
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Fleet size 14 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 520,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1138 COUNTY RD 442
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63902
Mailing
P O BOX 1205
POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901-1205
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 342129
In FMCSA records since Jan 31, 1989 (~37y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 520,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.89 vs 1.80 -0.91
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 10 0 0
Trailers 16 0 0
Trucks 4 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 17 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 11.11% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
14
Drivers
12
Inspections
17
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
7
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY is a corporation based in POPLAR BLUFF, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 342129. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 12 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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 overview

SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Poplar Bluff, MO. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 29% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (6) and KS (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Great Dane, Volvo, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Missouri (MO) 6 1 16.7% Jun 19, 2026
Kansas (KS) 2 0 0.0% Jan 28, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Jun 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 8
Great Dane 7
Volvo 7
Bens 2
Benson Tru 1
International 1
Trailmobil 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 2.21 2 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.15 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 2.25 2 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 1.63 2 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 (17 rows) View all 17 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88198130 Jun 19, 2026 MO 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-LCDLR, 391.11B4-CLHA Yes
87483950 Mar 30, 2026 MO 2 EUREKA MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
7 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR No
87147934 Feb 25, 2026 MO 3 WILLOW SPRINGS MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86923807 Jan 28, 2026 KS 2 ks-crawford-county---037
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85463458 Aug 11, 2025 MO 3 FREDERICKTOWN MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85087669 Jun 29, 2025 AR 3 CORNING AR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82832232 Oct 3, 2024 MO 2 WENTZVILLE MO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) No
82799280 Sep 30, 2024 MO 1 ST. LOUIS MO
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82326874 Aug 6, 2024 KS 3 ks-wilson-county---205
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81624913 May 15, 2024 MO 2 POPLAR BLUFF MO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81070001 Mar 11, 2024 MO 2 CHARLESTON MO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.45D-BHTC, 393.45B2-B, 393.95A1 Yes
80833309 Feb 13, 2024 TN 3 RAMER TN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80431068 Dec 19, 2023 MO 2 mo-st.-louis-mo
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79939227 Oct 18, 2023 MO 2 mo-st.-louis-mo
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16-D No
79801868 Oct 1, 2023 MO 2 WILLOW SPRINGS MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79581033 Sep 5, 2023 OK 3 ok-i-44-@-49th-w-ave
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
78302715 Apr 9, 2023 AR 3 INDEPENDENCE COUNTY 0 No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000107285 Apr 12, 2024 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000091843 Jul 21, 2021 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000073658 Jun 4, 2018 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000002045 Aug 7, 2002 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO009355044A Dec 1, 1999 MO 0 2 Yes No Injury
MO007251018A Aug 13, 1997 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO007022019A Nov 10, 1996 MO 1 1 Yes No Fatal
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY

  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 SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY

Is SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY an active motor carrier?
Yes. SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 342129 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 SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY's safety rating?
SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY'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 SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY had?
17 roadside inspections are on file for SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY 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 SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY's out-of-service rate?
SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (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 SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY based?
SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1138 COUNTY RD 442, POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri 63902. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY have valid operating authority?
SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY operate?
SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY self-reports 14 power units and 12 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 SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY had any crashes?
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SCHALLER HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY 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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