Carrier profile · USDOT 1402069 · MC1098089 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ken Schmidt

DBA Kens Auto Rescue · Kennewick, WA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayTowing
6
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
130K
Annual miles
21 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

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1098089
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 21, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayTowing
Annual mileage
130,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1402069
MC / docket
MC-1098089
Legal name
Ken Schmidt
DBA
Kens Auto Rescue
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 3, 2005
Last MCS-150
Aug 19, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (509) 582-9414
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Ken Schmidt's USDOT number?

Ken Schmidt's USDOT number is 1402069 and its docket number is MC1098089.

Is Ken Schmidt authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ken Schmidt's safety record?

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

How big is Ken Schmidt's fleet?

6 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 19, 2024.

What insurance does Ken Schmidt carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company.

Where is Ken Schmidt located?

Ken Schmidt is located at 222 E Bruneau Ave, Kennewick, WA, 99336. Phone: (509) 582-9414.

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