SCHUSTER CO
USDOT 69852 • 2605 LINCOLN AVE SW, LE MARS, IA, 51031
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22384A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP22384A | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 29, 2019 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 4621248 | ON FILE | May 24, 1990 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22384A | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 29, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF251992 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 1999 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF242465 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 1998 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T047972 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 3, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 047972 | REPLACED | Jun 16, 1989 | Jul 1, 1996 |
| HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CARGO | LTM37946 | REPLACED | May 10, 1988 | Mar 12, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22384A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22384A | CARGO | Jul 29, 2019 | Jul 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22384A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 4621248 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF251992 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF242465 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T047972 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 1999 | Jul 3, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | LTM37946 | CARGO | Mar 12, 1998 | Mar 12, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 047972 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 1, 1996 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC140125 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | — | Unknown |
| MC140125 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2004 |
| MC140125 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2004 |
| MC140125 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC140125 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 3, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC140125 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC140125 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 7, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC140125 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC140125 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 29, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | May 29, 1981 |
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
44 states • 1,538 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from latest 100 of 1538 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHDB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24A | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (1538 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,538
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | US-20 | ...284049 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jan 26, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANGOLA | I-80 EB | ...330372 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jan 26, 2026 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | VICTORIA | MNTH 7 | ...828564 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jan 26, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | 7900 BONNIE VIEW RD | ...728859 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Dec 27, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRIAM | I35 | ...440831 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OFALLON | IS 70 | ...368455 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Dec 3, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0015 N | ...298764 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Nov 4, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANAHEIM | SR-91 E/B FROM IMPERIAL HIGHWAY | ...368463 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Sep 6, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...299151 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Aug 24, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I035 | ...283877 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Aug 7, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | I 29 S 94.50 MM | ...132812 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Aug 6, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LORAIN | -- NOT ON ROADWAY -- | ...368459 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jul 30, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BOSTON | W 2400 US HWY 82 | ...HL1494 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jul 13, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | U075 | ...368461 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jun 16, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 133 | ...828563 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jun 7, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 8 | no city county crash | I 29 N 80 MM | ...669111 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jun 4, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Not Reported | I 76 AT MP 41 | ...875427 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Mar 23, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEKORRA | IH 039 NB | ...292540 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Feb 20, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-75 | ...UM5060 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Feb 12, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEORIA | I-74 W (UNIV TO NEBRASKA) | ...368459 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jan 28, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...138083 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jan 25, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I035 | ...728857 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Jan 4, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALINA | U081 | ...283871 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Dec 30, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | I-70 WEST 150MM | ...828572 | SCHUSTER CO |
| Dec 21, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEOSTA | US 20 W | ...293590 | SCHUSTER CO |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events