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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 191413 · MC158969 · EIN 41-1377561 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1007 1 2 E MINNESOTA STREET, SAINT JOSEPH, MN, 56374
(800) 642-8913 · CHARLES SCHERER
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 44.4% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
37 / 73
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 314
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP62687A · eff 09/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate44.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance255 pts
Unsafe Driving103 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance36 pts
Other15 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 396.7A-UOC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.205A-WRLR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 |
Most inspected states
MN21
IA2
ND2
WI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.00 | 2.87 | ≈34–41% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.67 | 0.68 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.64 | 4.64 | ≈47–51% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-16. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Wright County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wright County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 39% · Speeding 23% · Other 19%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 47% (6 OOS) · Other 23% (4 OOS) · Wheels / rims 11% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 2 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.25).
2. Other1 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLS1
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | MONTICELLO, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/24/2025 | SAND CREEK, MN | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2025 | CROOKSTON, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 71 vehicles seen in inspections
41 trailer30 truck
Company profile
Officer
CHARLES SCHERER
Annual mileage
3.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
40
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ TRANSPORTATION OF NJ LLC | 1552495 | officer | strong |
| JMP LOGISTICS LLC | 1659794 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/27/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
3.4M mi reported (2024)
09/29/2020 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z52825
09/01/2020 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP62687A
09/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z52825
09/26/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP18938A
09/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP18938A
08/30/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/31/2016)
10/05/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X78194
09/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-X78194
10/08/2013 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP01333X
09/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP01333X
09/04/2012 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PP32679
07/30/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/26/2012)
07/25/2012 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PP32679
07/23/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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