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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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SCHUSTER COMPANY
USDOT 69852 · MC140125 · EIN 42-0933522 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
2605 LINCOLN AVE SW, LE MARS, IA, 51031
(712) 546-5124 · STEVE SCHUSTER
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
502 / 453
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
1030 / 3113
Crashes (24 mo)
37 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut — $1M BIPD · policy 9C58809A · eff 07/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate16.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2106 pts
Unsafe Driving963 pts
Other218 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance144 pts
Not in SMS19 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol12 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 31 | 560 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 160 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 140 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 130 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 112 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 112 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 93 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 68 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 64 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 60 |
Most inspected states
NE145
IA119
SD96
IL57
MO54
KS48
UT42
TN35
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.55 | 1.59 | ≈26–33% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.08 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.78 | 2.80 | ≈40–44% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-23 · 9 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
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 34% · Following / lane / reckless 30% · Phone / texting 17%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 20 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 51% · Log / ELD device 27% · Following / lane / reckless 15%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 16 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
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (1 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 41% (49 OOS) · Brakes 23% (11 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (8 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 26 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: 116 inspections, 61 violations, 8 OOS, 73 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance25 viol · 8 OOS · 41%
393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 82 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.085).
2. Other18 viol · 30%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×6, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving12 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.82DUMT ×2, 392.2-SLLFY ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 204 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.163).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.82DUMT ×2, 392.2-SLLFY ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2, 393.55E-B ×2
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Crash record — 37 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | INGALLS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 05/30/2026 | SEYMOUR, IN | 1 | 5 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2026 | INDEPENDENCE, MO | ✓ | ||
| 04/05/2026 | GREENVILLE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 03/09/2026 | BRIDGEPORT, CT | ✓ | ||
| 01/30/2026 | Not Reported, NE | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | VICTORIA, MN | 2 | ✓ | |
| 01/26/2026 | ANGOLA, IN | ✓ | ||
| 01/26/2026 | DALLAS, TX | 1 | ||
| 01/25/2026 | Not Reported, KS | ✓ |
Equipment — 114 vehicles seen in inspections
57 trailer56 truck1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
STEVE SCHUSTER
Annual mileage
53.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
453
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 15 carriers
Shares identifiers with 15 carriers (13 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDAN RIEDIGER | 2161714 | 2 VINs | medium |
| TRACTO MONTAJES Y MANIOBRAS S DE RL DE CV | 2467863 | 2 VINs | medium |
| VANDER KOOI INC | 173212 | 2 VINs | medium |
| LE MARS TRANSPORT INC | 143791 | mailing, phone, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
53.9M mi reported (2025)
07/29/2019 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP22384A
07/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9C58809A
07/01/2019 — Insurance ended — Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
policy 9C58809A
07/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP22384A
10/01/2013 — Insurance filed — Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy IA 598932
10/01/2013 — Insurance ended — Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
policy IA 598932
10/01/2013 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 4621248
07/01/2004 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF242465
06/04/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2004)
06/04/2004 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/21/2004)
07/03/1999 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T047972
03/12/1998 — Insurance replaced — HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
CARGO · policy LTM37946
07/01/1996 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy T 047972
01/29/1991 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
07/03/1989 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
05/02/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
04/07/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
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