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Freight Carrier/broker · Le Mars, IA

SCHUSTER COMPANY

Name: SCHUSTER COMPANY
Address: 2605 LINCOLN AVE SW, LE MARS, IA, 51031, US
Telephone: (712) 546-5124

2605 LINCOLN AVE SW · Le Mars, IA 51031

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #140125
USDOT #69852 USDOT Active

502
Power Units
453
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

SCHUSTER COMPANY is a Le Mars, IA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 502 truck(s) in their fleet and 453 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-140125 and their USDOT number is 69852.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/08/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/08/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 53,863,761 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Fresh Produce
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

98 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
10
Injury
25
Tow
36
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.58 97 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 37 Vehicle Maintenance 2.91 145 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

1
Total
797
Clean
260
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 130 unique codes

Critical 31

392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone5× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS26× OOS×26 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension5× OOS×5 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged3× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking5× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHDBAir Brake - Damaged by heat or broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 18

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other9× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device6× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change3× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit18× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation18× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway6× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 20

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically2× SW 3
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.6× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number4× SW 1
395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 61

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9B-LBLLighting - Backup lamp obscured1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.3× SW 4
393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55B-BHydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored4× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SCHUSTER COMPANY
2605 LINCOLN AVE SW
LE MARS, IA 51031

Mailing Address

SCHUSTER COMPANY
PO BOX 1110
LEMARS, IA 51031

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 130 unique codes

Critical 31

Unsafe Driving 18

Hours of Service 20

Vehicle Maintenance 61

Locations

Location on Map

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