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Carrier profile · USDOT 1589072 · MC593703 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Schaefer Auto Inc

Menahga, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+7 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 564-4889
6
Power units
7
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
372K
Annual miles
19 yr
Registered
88
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS above average: 10.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates8/20
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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
10.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 10 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2017)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC593703
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
7
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionScrap Metal Crushed Cars
Annual mileage
372,071 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1589072
MC / docket
MC-593703
Legal name
Schaefer Auto Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 26, 2006
Last MCS-150
May 5, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
7 (7)
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 Schaefer Auto Inc's USDOT number?

Schaefer Auto Inc's USDOT number is 1589072 and its docket number is MC593703.

Is Schaefer Auto Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Schaefer Auto Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 10.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Schaefer Auto Inc's fleet?

6 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 5, 2026.

What insurance does Schaefer Auto Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Schaefer Auto Inc located?

Schaefer Auto Inc is located at 128 11TH Street SE, Menahga, MN, 56464. Phone: (218) 564-4889.

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