Schmuhl Brothers Inc
USDOT 599145 · MC-312139 · Kansas City, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Schmuhl Brothers Inc is a corporation based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 98 power units and 180 drivers, which ranks it #53 by fleet size among 109 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 78 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 37.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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 (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.0 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, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Schmuhl Brothers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 599145 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-312139 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 417 S 42Nd St, Kansas City, KS 66105 |
| Phone | (913) 422-1111 |
| First registered | Apr 25, 1995 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 599145.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 58 | 24 | 14 |
| Trailers | 186 | 8 | 0 |
- 1.84 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,900,286 miles reported for 2025 – about 29,595 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 84% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 45 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 45 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 Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Schmuhl Brothers Inc | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 37.8% | 20.5% | 15.4% | 85% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 62% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.0 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 57% lower than average |
| Inspections | 78 | 78 with a driver check, 45 with a vehicle check, 71 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 20, 2023) | |||
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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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Kansas carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Schmuhl Brothers Inc?
Schmuhl Brothers Inc is registered with USDOT number 599145 and operating authority MC-312139.
How many trucks does Schmuhl Brothers Inc have?
It reports 98 power units (96 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 194 trailers, with 180 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 15, 2026).
Where is Schmuhl Brothers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Kansas 66105.
What is the out-of-service rate of Schmuhl Brothers Inc?
Over 24 months, 37.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% 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.