Schuster Co
- USDOT
- 69852
- Docket
- MC140125
- Website
- Schuster Co
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
Respectable service provided to us, drivers are very professional and reliable. Their equipment is in the best shape and they were also tracking all the time.
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 (40 years, 5 months)
- Contract Active — 01/29/1991 (33 years, 8 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 234 | 93 | 109 | 3.23 | 27.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 100 | 21 | 0 | 1.29 | 18.4% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 51 | 12 | 2 | 0.1 | 5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0.04 | 7.1% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 6 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| Tow-away | 10 | 6 | 24 | 40 |
| Crash Reports | 11 | 6 | 24 | 41 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1016 | 6 | 0.59% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 447 | 105 | 23.49% | 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
- Insurance type
- Surety Bond
- Company name
- Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual)
- Policy number
- IA 598932
- Effective date
- 10/01/2013
sebastian 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
