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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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SCHMUHL BROTHERS INC
USDOT 599145 · MC312139 · EIN 45-0448178 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
417 S 42ND ST, KANSAS CITY, KS, 66105
(913) 422-1111 · RYAN SCHMUHL
71
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 40.5% — well above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
98 / 180
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
77 / 615
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT41411A · eff 03/02/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance513 pts
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Other36 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance27 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 128 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 44 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 32 | |
| 392.80-TEXTING | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Driver Fitness | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75B-TFV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
KS40
MO24
SD6
IA6
NE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.71 | 0.72 | ≈5–12% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.38 | 0.39 | ≈42–49% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.82 | 6.82 | ≈80–84% (over 75) | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 42% (10 OOS) · Brakes 35% (4 OOS) · Tires 12% (4 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 47 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Lafayette County, MO · medium impact
• 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 impact
Phone / texting 51% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Speeding 24%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 78% · Log / ELD device 22%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 9 inspections, 17 violations, 3 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 3 OOS · 53%
393.9A-LSLIWR ×2, 393.75B-TFV, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.115).
2. Other3 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 12%
392.80-TEXTING, 392.2-SLLIT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 15 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.533).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LSLIWR ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2026 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 07/06/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ |
Equipment — 72 vehicles seen in inspections
39 trailer32 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
RYAN SCHMUHL
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
1995-04-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (14 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES INC | 2533201 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORT SERVICES INC | 3344518 | email, phone | strong |
| KANCARTAGE LLC | 2990897 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| CHICAGO INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION INC | 604100 | 2 VINs | medium |
| COWAN INTERMODAL GROUP LLC | 215194 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/15/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
03/02/2026 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT41411A
03/02/2026 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT41411A
06/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF654195
01/24/2013 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF654092
12/28/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2013)
12/28/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2013)
07/21/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TN501138
08/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN501138
05/12/2006 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT773993-8005-051
12/12/2005 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN412256
11/09/2005 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN412256
12/22/2003 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TN338036
11/09/2001 — Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy 46-A2-CM-0014190-00
11/09/2001 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC060648
09/20/2001 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MTC043797
02/21/2001 — Insurance cancelled — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy AT350097
11/22/2000 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2000)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/599145.