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Carrier profile · USDOT 983075 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Arthur Schmelzer

Decorah, IA · Interstate carrier · Since 2001
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 735-5592
1
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
983075
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Arthur Schmelzer
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 10, 2001
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Arthur Schmelzer's USDOT number?

Arthur Schmelzer's USDOT number is 983075.

Is Arthur Schmelzer authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Arthur Schmelzer's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Arthur Schmelzer's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2025.

Where is Arthur Schmelzer located?

Arthur Schmelzer is located at 3436 US Hwy 52, Decorah, IA, 52101. Phone: (563) 735-5592.

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