Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
275 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 46595 · MC-124078
SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY
275 power unitsavg 11.4 yrNational · 23 statesMILWAUKEE, WI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-124078 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
275Power units
186 observed · MCS-150
217Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 579 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo18.018.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2525
14 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY safe to work with?
Is SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY safe to load? SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY (USDOT 46595, MC-124078) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MILWAUKEE, WI, operating 275 power units and 168 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 579 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 18.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
STSCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY 88
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Safety
579 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 18.0% (24-mo)294 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 1.0% (24-mo)405 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
17.8% now▼ Improving
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.7 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 275-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 275
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 405
- Annualized
- ≈203 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.7 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving213 · 1 OOS
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance78 · 26 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance69 · 15 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance46 · 20 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance40 · 1 OOS
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance24
- 393.207 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance21 · 11 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance20 · 9 OOS
- 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance20
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance18
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- Active
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)Filed with FMCSA
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$5M BIPD · 10 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse
+6 earlier
Continental · 07–10
Lexington · 07–11
Continental · 10–12
Protective · 16–19
Old Republic · 19–24
Obsidian · 24–26
19872026
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
12 insurer eras · collapsed from 37 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2024 → Apr 2026 | $5M | 3 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2019 → Apr 2024 | $5M | 4 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | Oct 2016 → Apr 2019 | $5M | 4 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2012 → Apr 2012 | $5M | 3 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2011 → Apr 2012 | $5M | 5 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | Apr 2010 → Apr 2012 | $5M | 2 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2007 → Apr 2011 | $5M | 6 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | Apr 2007 → Apr 2010 | $5M | 1 |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | Apr 2006 → Jun 2007 | $5M | 2 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | Apr 2000 → Jun 2005 | $5M | 4 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | May 1998 → Apr 2000 | $5M | 2 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | Jan 1987 → May 1998 | $5M | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 275
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 186
- Trailers (towed)
- 217
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 23 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed2222
US statesInspections · 24 mo404404
TX busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
MILWAUKEE, WI
Top corridor
TX ⇄ WI
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 30 trucks also ran under 10 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 2561661USDOT 4224127USDOT 3244271USDOT 3551569USDOT 104249USDOT 558117USDOT 974306USDOT 693903Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (100 trucks · 26 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 548304USDOT 974306USDOT 2561661USDOT 3244271USDOT 4224127USDOT 3551569USDOT 558117USDOT 2420517
Shares a registration email domain with other carriers
@tankstar.com — 5 carriers: USDOT 104249USDOT 125432USDOT 746426USDOT 7207833
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)275275
Observed (24 mo)186186
Shared w/ other carriers100100
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 611 SOUTH 28TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53215
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (414) 671-8059
- ehs@tankstar.com
- Web domain
- tankstar.com
Registration
- Officer
- Timothy Yauck
- USDOT / docket
- 46595 · MC-124078
- First registered
- 06/01/1974
- Last MCS-150
- 04/28/2026 · 15,030,841 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 09/08/1995
- D-U-N-S
- 66866617
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY's USDOT number?
SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY's USDOT number is 46595, and its motor carrier number is MC-124078.
Is SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY's safety record?
SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY has a 18.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 579 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY's fleet?
SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY operates 275 power units and 168 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY based?
SCHWERMAN TRUCKING COMPANY is based in MILWAUKEE, WI, with roadside inspections recorded across 23 states.