Schrader Excavating and Grading Company
USDOT 1718149 · MC-1083664, MC-1083663 · Walford, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Schrader Excavating and Grading Company is a company based in Walford, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 72 power units and 18 drivers, which ranks it #98 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 11 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Schrader Excavating and Grading Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1718149 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1083664, MC-1083663 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 300 Highway 151 E, Walford, IA 52351 |
| Phone | (319) 845-3061 |
| First registered | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1718149.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 36 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.25 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 12.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 600,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 8,333 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 18 CDL drivers; 7 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 7 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Schrader Excavating and Grad | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 42.9% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 109% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 11 | 11 with a driver check, 7 with a vehicle check, 17 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Schrader Excavating and Grading Company?
Schrader Excavating and Grading Company is registered with USDOT number 1718149 and operating authority MC-1083664, MC-1083663.
How many trucks does Schrader Excavating and Grading Company have?
It reports 72 power units (3 tractors, 34 straight trucks) and 36 trailers, with 18 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 15, 2026).
Where is Schrader Excavating and Grading Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Walford, Iowa 52351.
What is the out-of-service rate of Schrader Excavating and Grading Company?
Over 24 months, 42.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.