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Carrier profile · USDOT 387043 · MC-242797

DEAN SCHLECHTER

DBA SCHLECHTER TRUCKING

9 power unitsavg 12.3 yrLocal · 2 statesFAULKTON, SD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-242797 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.3Avg age (yr)
2010–2017 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Operating authority36 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.3 yr

Model years 2010–2017 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

36 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 36-yr authority clear to load.Full read

Is DEAN SCHLECHTER safe to work with?

Is DEAN SCHLECHTER safe to load? DEAN SCHLECHTER (USDOT 387043, MC-242797) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in FAULKTON, SD, operating 9 power units and 15 drivers. Operating authority has been active 36 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is DEAN SCHLECHTER's USDOT number?

DEAN SCHLECHTER's USDOT number is 387043, and its motor carrier number is MC-242797.

Is DEAN SCHLECHTER authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DEAN SCHLECHTER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DEAN SCHLECHTER's safety record?

DEAN SCHLECHTER has a —% vehicle out-of-service rate across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is DEAN SCHLECHTER's fleet?

DEAN SCHLECHTER operates 9 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DEAN SCHLECHTER based?

DEAN SCHLECHTER is based in FAULKTON, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.