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Carrier profile · USDOT 794500 · MC357184 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Schwanz

DBA Schwanz Trucking · Vail, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 664-2597
1
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
53K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
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
MC357184
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 8, 2010Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
52,823 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
794500
MC / docket
MC-357184
Legal name
James Schwanz
DBA
Schwanz Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 9, 1999
Last MCS-150
Oct 1, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 James Schwanz's USDOT number?

James Schwanz's USDOT number is 794500 and its docket number is MC357184.

Is James Schwanz authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Schwanz's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Schwanz's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 1, 2024.

What insurance does James Schwanz carry?

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

Where is James Schwanz located?

James Schwanz is located at 1025 350TH St, Vail, IA, 51465. Phone: (712) 664-2597.

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