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Carrier profile · USDOT 387043 · MC242797 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dean Schlechter

DBA Schlechter Trucking · Saint Lawrence, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1990
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 258-0008
2
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
190K
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC242797
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
190,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
387043
MC / docket
MC-242797
Legal name
Dean Schlechter
DBA
Schlechter Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 27, 1990
Last MCS-150
Apr 15, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 Dean Schlechter's USDOT number?

Dean Schlechter's USDOT number is 387043 and its docket number is MC242797.

Is Dean Schlechter authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dean Schlechter's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Dean Schlechter's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 15, 2026.

What insurance does Dean Schlechter carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Dean Schlechter located?

Dean Schlechter is located at PO Box 143, Saint Lawrence, SD, 57373. Phone: (605) 258-0008.

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