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SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC

USDOT 78415 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in ARENZVILLE, IL
Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Power Units
5
Drivers
3
Inspections
5
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
4 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC is a individual based in ARENZVILLE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 78415. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 5 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.

Carrier overview

SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Arenzville, IL. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and MO (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

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 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
2321 CONCORD ARENZVILLE ROAD
ARENZVILLE, IL 62611
Phone: 2179975575
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 78415
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 116,156 mi
Safety Rating S

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

Compared against 197,062 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,062 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
16.7%
Median across 197,062 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2025-01

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Jul 15, 2024
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Jan 31, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 4
Strick 2
Freightliner 1
Hilbilt 1
Utility 1
Wils 1
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83761188 Jan 31, 2025 MO 3 BRUNSWICK MO
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1188068 · 3HSDJAPR1EN070556
0 — No
82130519 Jul 15, 2024 IL 2 I-72
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P702263 · 1FUJF6CK27DX29471
0 — No
81257359 Mar 26, 2024 IL 3 I72
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P976383 · 3HSDJAPR6EN070679
0 — No
80514708 Jan 2, 2024 IL 3 I-72
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P976383 · 3HSDJAPR6EN070679
0 — No
78879647 Jun 13, 2023 IL 1 SEE LITERAL
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1188068 · 3HSDJAPR1EN070556
6 393.47(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IL0001114010 May 6, 2005 IL 1 2 Yes Yes Fatal
KY0070122614 Apr 17, 2004 KY 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
MO0000003282 Aug 13, 2002 MO 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IL007159893A Aug 15, 1996 IL 0 4 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC138478
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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
Jun 27, 2011 MC138478 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT52725A 91X Mar 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X00386 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2011 Mar 1, 2026 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X00386 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2011 Aug 1, 2011 NAME CHANGED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X00386 BIPD/Primary Apr 11, 2011 Apr 11, 2011 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X00386 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2010 May 15, 2011 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X00386 BIPD/Primary Sep 1, 2010 Apr 11, 2011 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-X00386 CARGO Sep 1, 2010 Oct 22, 2010 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP 69590A BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 1996 Sep 1, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP69590A BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 1996 Aug 18, 1996 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T084218 BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 1989 Aug 18, 1996 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T084218 BIPD/Primary Aug 18, 1989 Sep 18, 1996 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 1, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 13, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Aug 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 24, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. May 15, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Apr 11, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Oct 22, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Sep 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Sep 18, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 18, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 18, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. Jun 27, 1996
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Dec 5, 1977
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-72 IL 2 0
I72 IL 1 0
SEE LITERAL IL 1 1
BRUNSWICK MO MO 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.47(a) Brake chamber - cracked/broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC

  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.
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  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 SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC

Is SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 78415 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 SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC 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 SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 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 SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC based? ▾
SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2321 CONCORD ARENZVILLE ROAD, ARENZVILLE, Illinois 62611. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC138478). 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 SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC operate? ▾
SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC self-reports 5 power units and 3 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 SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SCHNITKER TRUCK LINES INC 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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