Carrier profile · USDOT 73130 · MC-319151 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER

DBA SCHAEFER BROTHERS

10 power unitsavg 12.8 yrRegional · 4 statesPLAINVIEW, NE100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-319151 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.8Avg age (yr)
2000–2022 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
USDOT registration52 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.8 yr

Model years 2000–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER.

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER (USDOT 73130) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 15, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

It reports 10 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 22, 2025.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned May 19, 2012 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER's USDOT number?

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER's USDOT number is 73130, and its motor carrier number is MC-319151.

Is LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER authorized to operate?

As of Jun 13, 2026, LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER's safety record?

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 20 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER's fleet?

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER operates 10 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER based?

LARRY J SCHAEFER AND JOHN L SCHAEFER is based in PLAINVIEW, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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