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SCHMIDT FARMS
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Nov 26, 2007. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (605) 660-4564, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC321569.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 2 · South Dakota avg 23.4%
0 of 2 · South Dakota avg 3.6%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | IA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2025 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 South Dakota average covers 5,277 vehicle and 11,996 driver inspections of all South Dakota-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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | South Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.4% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 1 | 0 |
| No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39313C1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Dakota column is the mix across all South Dakota-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 455270 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC321569 |
| Legal name | SCHMIDT FARMS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 20,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Nov 26, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 14, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Questions about SCHMIDT FARMS
What does SCHMIDT FARMS's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SCHMIDT FARMS (MC321569), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SCHMIDT FARMS is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking SCHMIDT FARMS?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 455270. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (605) 660-4564, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC321569, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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