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SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC

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

Authorized: Property
(800) 642-8913 Tap to call
  • MC #158969
  • USDOT #191413 USDOT Active
  • 36
    Power Units
  • 36
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC is a Saint Joseph, MN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Minnesota. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 36 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 May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 — home base

Home base   Based in Saint Joseph, Minnesota. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.71 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.13 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 32
    Total
  • 18
    Clean
  • 14
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 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 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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 9

  • 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
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

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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