HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/191413-scherer-sons-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Minnesota average 25.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 642-8913, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC158969.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC158969 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP62687A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 8 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
1 of 30 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | MN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | MN | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| May 21, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | MN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 50 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 43.8% | 65.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 6.3% | 14.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLT | 2 | 0 |
| Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3923F | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IIC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFY | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Monticello, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Sand Creek, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Crookston, MN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 191413 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC158969 |
| Legal name | SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 37 |
| Drivers | 73 |
| Annual mileage | 3,428,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 29, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 27, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherDry Bulk Cement
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC
What does SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC158969: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SCHERER & SONS TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 191413. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 642-8913, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC158969, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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