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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 16, 2026
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SCHOWS INC
USDOT 730416 · EIN 82-0334610
323 E 8TH ST, RUPERT, ID, 83350
(208) 436-3755 · DON SCHOW
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
10 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
17 / 145
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance104 pts
Unsafe Driving34 pts
Other14 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 16 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 14 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.43DBMA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 |
Most inspected states
UT5
CA2
KY2
ID2
NV2
WY2
NM1
GA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.03 | 1.03 | ≈24–31% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.07 | 0.07 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.33 | 3.53 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-06. “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
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 82% · Following / lane / reckless 18%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 0 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 75%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.55E-B
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.498).
2. Other1 viol · 25%
390.3E3-MC
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/25/2025 | MILFORD, UT | ✓ |
Equipment — 30 vehicles seen in inspections
14 trailer12 truck4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DON SCHOW
Annual mileage
1.3M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
9
Registered since
1998-02-18
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICKY BOBBY FREIGHT LLC | 3885571 | 4 VINs | strong |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARGO LLC | 1007040 | 3 VINs | strong |
| HUTCHINSON TRUCKING LLC | 1341547 | 2 VINs | medium |
| PHYXIUS EXPRESS LLC | 2435750 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/17/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.3M mi reported (2023)
02/18/1998 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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