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Freight Carrier · New Ulm, MN

J & R SCHUGEL

Name: J & R SCHUGEL
Address: 2026 NORTH BROADWAY STREET, NEW ULM, MN, 56073, US
Telephone: (800) 359-2900

2026 NORTH BROADWAY STREET · New Ulm, MN 56073

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #116446
USDOT #116455 USDOT Active

759
Power Units
644
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

J & R SCHUGEL is a New Ulm, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 759 truck(s) in their fleet and 644 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-116446 and their USDOT number is 116455.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/29/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 12/29/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 71,287,464 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

198 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
17
Injury
40
Tow
58
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.69 155 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 45 Vehicle Maintenance 4.23 257 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 10

Inspection Summary

1
Total
799
Clean
427
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 161 unique codes

Critical 61

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit18× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone6× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS62× OOS×62 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 ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak9× OOS×9 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed4× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.3× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
383.21Operating a CMV with more than 1 driver license1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension5× OOS×5 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on8× OOS×8 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp5× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions3× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking5× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.120(e)No protection against shifting or tipping of metal coils transported in sided vehicle or intermodal container without anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate3× OOS×3 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRCCWheel/Rim - Circumferential crack1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRLRWheel/Rim - Lock or side ring damaged/improperly seated1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination16× OOS×15 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 21

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit13× 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, other21× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device7× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit29× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation32× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation7× SW 3
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway3× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 18

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time6× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time6× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS5× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)3× 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 minutes2× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× 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 carrier1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× 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.4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× 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.3× SW 1
395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 61

393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative4× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.24D-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed1× SW 6
393.25(b)Lamps are not visible as required1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt37× 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 wear22× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection18× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured14× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199814× 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.6× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)4× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× SW 4
393.45D-SGNCNBBrakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to no trailer connection or air shut off1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.2× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured5× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective6× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.5× SW 1
393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap3× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

J & R SCHUGEL
2026 NORTH BROADWAY STREET
NEW ULM, MN 56073

Mailing Address

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
J & R SCHUGEL LOGISTICS INC New Ulm, MN	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	865024	2507245
SCHUGEL LOGISTICS INC New Ulm, MN	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	—	595579	2238640

J & R SCHUGEL

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 161 unique codes

Critical 61

Unsafe Driving 21

Hours of Service 18

Vehicle Maintenance 61

Locations

Location on Map

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Same phone number 2

Same legal or DBA name 1

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