LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER

DBA: SCHAEFER BROTHERS

USDOT 73130 Active PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated PARTNERSHIP Partner: LARRY SCHAEFER Partner 2: JOHN L SCHAEFER General Freight Grain / Feed / Hay Based in PLAINVIEW, NE Grade A · 89
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
Property Broker reinstated · Jan 27, 2014
Policy effective · Sep 15, 2025
Review these
  • Property Broker gap · 49 days Inactive Dec 9, 2013 → reinstated Jan 27, 2014
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: PARTNERSHIP
Partner: LARRY SCHAEFER
Partner 2: JOHN L SCHAEFER
Cargo: General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER (USDOT 73130)
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): LARRY SCHAEFER (Partner); JOHN L SCHAEFER (Partner 2)
Organization: PARTNERSHIP

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Property Broker gap · 49 days — Inactive Dec 9, 2013 → reinstated Jan 27, 2014
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/73130/
As of: Jul 19, 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 89/100). 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 9.5% (better). n=89176 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 73130
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC319151
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Business org PARTNERSHIP
Partner LARRY SCHAEFER
Partner 2 JOHN L SCHAEFER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 10 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 586,887 mi
Contact & address
Physical
53962 867 RD
PLAINVIEW, NE 68769-2090
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 73130
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 586,887 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
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
Violations per Inspection 1.42 vs 1.80 -0.38
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 8 2 0
Trailers 20 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 20 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 8.33%
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
10
Drivers
8
Inspections
20
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
16
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER is a partnership based in PLAINVIEW, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 73130. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 8 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a partnership, based in Plainview, NE. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common and broker.

Inspection profile

11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 57% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (8) and MO (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, Wilx, and Timp are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 89,176 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 89,176 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
9.5%
Median across 89,176 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Property Broker authority was inactive from Dec 9, 2013 to Jan 27, 2014 (49 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 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
Nebraska (NE) 9 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2026
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Mar 17, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Feb 24, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Apr 30, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 14
Wilson 12
Timpte 3
Western Star 3
International 3
Utility 2
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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 3.80 4 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 23.50 24 Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88188343 Jun 18, 2026 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87621065 Apr 20, 2026 NE 3 LAUREL NE
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87323145 Mar 17, 2026 KS 2 RUSSELL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
5 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR No
87203999 Mar 4, 2026 NE 3 FREMONT SCALE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87161358 Feb 24, 2026 MO 2 NEW CAMBRIA MO
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
7 396.3A1-F, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.55E-B Yes
86727141 Jan 7, 2026 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS3 No
86443676 Nov 28, 2025 NE 3
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
84936651 Jun 12, 2025 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16AD No
84539942 Apr 30, 2025 SD 3 MIDWAY SD
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83289847 Dec 1, 2024 NE 3 LAUREL SCALE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82992378 Oct 18, 2024 NE 3 ne-on-unnamed-street,-149-feet-we
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82193327 Jul 23, 2024 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81948719 Jun 24, 2024 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
81249613 Apr 1, 2024 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80962159 Feb 28, 2024 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80333840 Dec 7, 2023 NE 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9(a), 392.2 No
80194141 Nov 15, 2023 NE 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80008280 Oct 24, 2023 NE 3 ne-on-unnamed-street,-221-feet-we
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79743749 Sep 19, 2023 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2 No
79744574 Sep 14, 2023 NE 3 LAUREL
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0224028436 Jul 17, 2024 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0222030416 Aug 22, 2022 NE 0 2 Yes No Injury
NE0218043038 Oct 10, 2018 NE 0 1 Yes No Injury
NE0218000184 Dec 26, 2017 NE 0 1 Yes No Injury
NE0213035131 Sep 3, 2013 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0201200010 Apr 16, 2012 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK00K0092511 Nov 2, 2011 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0211026852 Jun 15, 2011 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2010564315 Mar 20, 2010 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NE0207060796 Nov 16, 2007 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0205011974 Jan 5, 2005 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245325900J Aug 3, 2004 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0204034929 May 5, 2004 NE 0 10 Yes No Injury
NE0204027389 Mar 30, 2004 NE 0 2 Yes No Injury
NE0204021485 Feb 9, 2004 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0199028825 Mar 8, 1999 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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
Jan 27, 2014 MC319151-B REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Apr 17, 2009 MC319151-B CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Apr 2, 2009 MC84-B GRANT PERMIT GRANT →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 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. CLP01517I 91X $1,000,000 Sep 15, 2025 On file ACTIVE
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) MI5498975 84 Mar 31, 2021 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. SIC16702A SURETY Oct 1, 2013 Mar 31, 2021 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. SIC16702A SURETY Mar 31, 2009 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP01517I BIPD/Primary Oct 17, 2003 Sep 15, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP01517I CARGO Oct 17, 2003 Sep 18, 2025 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP01517I CARGO May 8, 1997 Oct 17, 2003 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP01517I BIPD/Primary May 8, 1997 Oct 17, 2003 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 18, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Sep 15, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Aug 21, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Mar 31, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Mar 18, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  6. Jan 27, 2014
    authority
    REINSTATED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  7. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  8. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Dec 9, 2013
    authority gap
    Property Broker authority inactive: 49 days (through Jan 27, 2014)
  10. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  11. Oct 17, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. May 20, 1997
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
RUSSELL KS 1 0
NEW CAMBRIA MO MO 1 1
FREMONT SCALE NE 1 0
LAUREL NE 1 0
LAUREL NE NE 1 0
LAUREL SCALE NE 1 0
WAVERLY WEST BOUND NE 1 0
MIDWAY SD SD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 8 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER

  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 LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER

Is LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER an active motor carrier?
Yes. LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 73130 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 LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER's safety rating?
LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER had?
20 roadside inspections are on file for LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER 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 LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER's out-of-service rate?
LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 20 inspections, 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 LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER based?
LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 53962 867 RD, PLAINVIEW, Nebraska 68769-2090. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER have valid operating authority?
Yes. LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC319151). 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 LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER operate?
LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER self-reports 10 power units and 8 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 LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER had any crashes?
16 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER 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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