Schuster Company
USDOT 69852 · MC-140125 · Le Mars, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Schuster Company is a corporation based in Le Mars, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 502 power units and 453 drivers, which ranks it #13 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 1,049 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 39 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (24 injuries, 1 fatality, 37 tow-away), or 7.8 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Schuster Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 69852 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-140125 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2605 Lincoln Ave Sw, Le Mars, IA 51031 |
| Phone | (712) 546-5124 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 69852.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 425 | 77 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,223 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 53,863,761 miles reported for 2025 – about 107,298 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 453 CDL drivers; 445 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Schuster Company | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.8% | 17.8% | 19.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 93% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 84% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,049 | 1,049 with a driver check, 409 with a vehicle check, 340 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 22, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Le Mars
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony P & L Inc USDOT 920076 | Le Mars | 75 | 60 | 122 | 17.9% | 7 |
| Ag Partners LLC USDOT 389758 | Cherokee | 201 | 168 | 18 | 36.4% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Schuster Company?
Schuster Company is registered with USDOT number 69852 and operating authority MC-140125.
How many trucks does Schuster Company have?
It reports 502 power units (502 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,223 trailers, with 453 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 8, 2026).
Where is Schuster Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Le Mars, Iowa 51031.
What is the out-of-service rate of Schuster Company?
Over 24 months, 17.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.