SCHMUHL BROTHERS INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202676 inspections · 55 violations (11 OOS) · 27% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
18
3× · sev 6
- 2383.23A2-LCDLNPDriver Fitness
License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.9A-LTSIVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
6
1× · sev 6
- 4392.2-SLLITUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Improper turns
5
1× · sev 5
- 5393.55D2-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.48A-BIBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
4
1× · sev 4
- 7393.205C-WRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
2
1× · sev 2
- 8393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
2
1× · sev 2
- 9395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 5 states
- KS14
- MO12
- SD2
- NE1
- IA1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 80% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on7× · 25%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 6%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× · 9%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× · 6%
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.3× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 6%
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× · 5%
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× · 3%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 2%
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× · 1%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 35.6% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Lafayette County, MO
Medium impact20 of 59 violations in the last 12 months (34%) came from inspections in Lafayette County, MO. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Lafayette County, MO 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 impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 5% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 17%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 7%
- Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 42% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 78%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 11%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 11%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×2Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
- 392.2-SLLState/Local Laws -
- 390.21TB2-DOTOperate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA72 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 42 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
2
Injury
0
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi45 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi45 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi45 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi45 drivers
- Company officer
- RYAN SCHMUHL
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1995-04-25
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-07-15
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 96 trucks · 58 owned tractors · 186 owned trailers · 24 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, phone numbers, officers or emails with 19 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
33 events- 07/15/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
- 03/02/2026Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT41411A
- 03/02/2026Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT41411A
- 06/01/2025Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF654195
- 01/24/2013Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF654092
- 12/28/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2013)
- 12/28/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2013)
- 07/21/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN501138
- 08/01/2006Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN501138
- 05/12/2006Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT773993-8005-051
- 12/12/2005Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN412256
- 11/09/2005Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN412256
- 12/22/2003Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN338036
- 11/09/2001Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-A2-CM-0014190-00
- 11/09/2001Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC060648
- 09/20/2001Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC043797
- 02/21/2001Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AT350097
- 11/22/2000COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2000)
- 10/26/2000Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 84MSLN3566
- 09/03/2000Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AT350097
- 06/26/2000Insurance replaced — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
CARGO · policy AUC350060
- 06/26/2000Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 84MSLN3566
- 02/21/2000Insurance replaced — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AT350097
- 02/21/2000Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP73805C
- 02/21/2000Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy CLP73805C
- 03/25/1999Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP73805A
- 03/25/1999Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP73805C
- 04/02/1998Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP73805A
- 02/19/1998Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP73805A
- 03/04/1997Insurance cancelled — INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & MERC. REASS. CO.
CARGO · policy TR 469 9 A
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2023-10-20
- Last review
- 2026-07-01
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-07-15
- Reported mileage
- 2,900,286 mi (2025)
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