Schuster Co
- USDOT
- 69852
- Docket
- MC140125
- Website
- Schuster Co
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
This team is near perfect and that is why they run a good amount of loads for us. They are always on time for pickup and delivery. Dispatch make sure to provide the driver info the night prior and are easy to work with!
Overview
Schuster is a family owned and operated company based out of Northwest Iowa. Orville Schuster started Schuster Grain in 1956 with one truck hauling grain in and around Sioux City, Iowa. Orville continued to grow and expand services of Schuster Grain to include refrigerated and dry van services. The name was changed to Schuster Co. to reflect the transition.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 425 | 1157 | 0 |
| Leased | 77 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Fresh Produce
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Meat
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Truck Types
- Reefer
- Power Only
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Drop Trailer
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 55,165,136 (2023)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Schuster Co
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 05/02/1984 (41 years, 1 month)
- Contract Active — 01/29/1991 (34 years, 4 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 192 | 73 | 0 | 2.74 | 21.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 88 | 24 | 0 | 1.12 | 15.8% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 40 | 9 | 0 | 0.11 | 6.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 7 | 10 | 21 | 38 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 972 | 596 | 61.32% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 402 | 671 | 166.92% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- 9C58809A
- Effective Date
- 07/01/2019
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual)
- Policy Number
- IA 598932
- Effective Date
- 10/01/2013
Reviews
Write a Reviewsebastian h - Verified Broker
“Exceptional Communication and Care”
- Timeliness
- 10/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 10/10
- Communication
- 10/10
- On Time Pickup
- On Time Delivery
- Consistent Tracking
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Strong Driver Communication
The carrier service I selected ensured exceptional communication throughout my shipments from Wapato to Miami. Their attention to detail and care for the goods being transported were impressive.
- Lanes
- Wapato, WA to Miami, FL
- Freight Details
- Fresh Produce
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
10.0
- Communication
-
10.0
- Timeliness
-
10.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- On Time Delivery
- 1
- Consistent Tracking
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Strong Driver Communication
- 1
