Freight Carrier · Melvindale, MI

SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC

18311 HARMAN ST · Melvindale, MI 48122

Not Authorized
(313) 554-5769 Tap to call
  • MC #1155853
  • USDOT #3501398 USDOT Active
  • 80
    Power Units
  • 80
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC is a Melvindale, MI freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Michigan. This company has 80 truck(s) in their fleet and 80 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1155853 and their USDOT number is 3501398.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Sep 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,228,605 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: MI (16), OH (12), IN (7), IL (3), NY (2), PA (1), WI (1), KY (1), WV (1), NC (1). Home base: Melvindale, Michigan.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Sep 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.58 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.34 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0.25 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.57 2

Inspection Summary

  • 45
    Total
  • 30
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 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 carrier1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC
18311 HARMAN ST
MELVINDALE, MI 48122
Mailing Address
SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC
1820 SALINA ST
DEARBORN, MI 48120

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