SCHMIDT'S INC
USDOT 397323 • 56895 HWY 136, FAIRBURY, NE, 68352-9634
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-404130 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 18, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0010888-00 | ON FILE | Apr 19, 2017 | Apr 19, 2021 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7204957618 | ON FILE | Apr 19, 2011 | May 9, 2013 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 506-8846863 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2016 | Apr 19, 2017 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5068703205 | REPLACED | Apr 19, 2012 | Apr 19, 2016 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7204957618 | REPLACED | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 19, 2012 |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 00048 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2010 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP0328127 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2009 | May 16, 2010 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP0328127 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2009 | Apr 19, 2010 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0328127 | REPLACED | Apr 19, 2007 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CP 0328128 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2007 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0328127 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2007 | May 18, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2441391(U) | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2003 | Apr 19, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MCP2441391(U) | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2003 | Apr 19, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9JG11(U) | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2002 | Apr 19, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9JG11(U) | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2002 | Apr 19, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9JG11 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2001 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9JG11 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2001 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9JG11 | REPLACED | May 3, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9JG11 | REPLACED | May 3, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010888-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2021 | Apr 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 506-8846863 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2017 | Apr 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 5068703205 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7204957618 | CARGO | May 9, 2013 | May 9, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7204957618 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2012 | Apr 19, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0328127 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2011 | May 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 00048 | CARGO | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0328127 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2011 | Apr 19, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0328127 | CARGO | May 16, 2010 | May 16, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP0328127 | CARGO | Apr 19, 2010 | Apr 19, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CP 0328128 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2009 | Oct 2, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2441391(U) | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2007 | Apr 19, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2441391(U) | CARGO | Apr 19, 2007 | Apr 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9JG11(U) | BIPD/Primary | Apr 19, 2003 | Apr 19, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9JG11(U) | CARGO | Apr 19, 2003 | Apr 19, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9JG11 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9JG11 | CARGO | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9JG11 | CARGO | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9JG11 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2001 | Dec 28, 2001 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC404130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2017 |
| MC404130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2011 |
| MC404130 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2007 |
| MC404130 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 18, 2001 | — | Unknown |
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 • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (103 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 14 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 14 | 14 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 9 | 9 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 8 | 7 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 3 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61 | Inadequate or missing truck side windows | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.76 | Sleeper berth equipment defective | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (33 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | GILEAD | US-136 | ...KG1193 | SCHMIDT'S INC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U081 | ...319390 | SCHMIDT'S INC |
| Aug 13, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANDOLPH | U077 | ...343483 | SCHMIDT'S INC |
| Oct 19, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | I-680 EB | ...LW9445 | SCHMIDT'S INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U056 | ...JR6998 | SCHMIDTS INC |
| Jul 4, 2023 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | K015 | ...267623 | SCHMIDT'S INC |
| Jan 26, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HIGHWAY 6 | ...LV4533 | SCHMIDT'S INC |
| May 3, 2022 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANSAS CITY | IS 29 | ...732285 | SCHMIDT'S INC |
| Oct 9, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2019 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2018 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2017 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2017 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2017 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2016 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2015 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2015 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events