Schwend Inc
USDOT 278516 · MC-154462 · Dade City, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Schwend Inc is a corporation based in Dade City, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 143 power units and 118 drivers, which ranks it #113 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 114 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 9.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 1 fatality, 9 tow-away), or 6.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Schwend Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 278516 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-154462 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 28945 Johnston Road, Dade City, FL 33523 |
| Phone | (352) 588-2220 |
| First registered | Sep 4, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 278516.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 57 | 86 | 0 |
| Trailers | 160 | 16 | 0 |
- 0.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 8,139,921 miles reported for 2024 – about 56,923 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 68% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 85 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Schwend Inc | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.1% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 52% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.3 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 40% higher than average |
| Inspections | 114 | 114 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 81 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 26, 1990) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Transportation Inc USDOT 229620 | Dade City | 99 | 99 | 96 | 32.3% | 11 |
| Rowland Truck Lines Inc USDOT 1853961 | Dade City | 75 | 75 | 94 | 20.0% | 9 |
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| Star Transportation Company USDOT 549928 | Plant City | 74 | 85 | 35 | 15.4% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Schwend Inc?
Schwend Inc is registered with USDOT number 278516 and operating authority MC-154462.
How many trucks does Schwend Inc have?
It reports 143 power units (143 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 176 trailers, with 118 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 18, 2025).
Where is Schwend Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dade City, Florida 33523.
What is the out-of-service rate of Schwend Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.