Schaefer Express LLC
USDOT 3501398 · MC-1155853 · Melvindale, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Schaefer Express LLC is a company based in Melvindale, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 80 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #199 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 45 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 15.4% of vehicle inspections and 4.4% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.5 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Schaefer Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3501398 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1155853 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 18311 Harman St, Melvindale, MI 48122 |
| Phone | (313) 554-5769 |
| First registered | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3501398.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 80 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 8,228,605 miles reported for 2026 – about 102,858 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 80 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Schaefer Express LLC | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.4% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 25% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 33% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 47% lower than average |
| Inspections | 45 | 45 with a driver check, 26 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ara Express LLC USDOT 3758096 | Melvindale | 190 | 140 | 52 | 20.7% | 5 |
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| A & S Express Transport LLC USDOT 2950753 | Melvindale | 90 | 45 | 13 | 50.0% | 0 |
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| Alsaqqaf Logistics LLC USDOT 4187090 | Melvindale | 75 | 66 | 19 | 40.0% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Schaefer Express LLC?
Schaefer Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 3501398 and operating authority MC-1155853.
How many trucks does Schaefer Express LLC have?
It reports 80 power units (80 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Schaefer Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Melvindale, Michigan 48122.
What is the out-of-service rate of Schaefer Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 15.4% of vehicle inspections and 4.4% 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.