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SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC

1007 1 2 E MINNESOTA STREET · Saint Joseph, MN 56374

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #158969
  • USDOT #191413 USDOT Active
  • 36
    Power Units
  • 73
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC is a Saint Joseph, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 73 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-158969 and their USDOT number is 191413.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/27/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/27/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,428,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 26 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: MN (26), ND (3), WI (2), IA (2). Home base: Saint Joseph, Minnesota.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.26 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.71 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.4 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 33
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Hours of Service 1

  • 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 Time1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
1007 1 2 E MINNESOTA STREET
SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374
Mailing Address
SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
P O BOX 178
SAINT JOSEPH, MN 56374

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