HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/845279-robert-schafer/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
ROBERT SCHAFER
Doing business as SCHAFER TRANSPORTATION
No risk signals found
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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, (319) 493-1518, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC430188.
- 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) | MC430188 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP67987A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 7, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 0 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 1 · Iowa avg 3.1%
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
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 Iowa average covers 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 driver inspections of all Iowa-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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 845279 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC430188 |
| Legal name | ROBERT SCHAFER |
| DBA name | SCHAFER TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 94,009 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 17, 1999 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about ROBERT SCHAFER
What does ROBERT SCHAFER's operating authority allow?
MC430188: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ROBERT SCHAFER is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking ROBERT SCHAFER?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 845279. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 493-1518, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC430188, 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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