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Carrier profile · USDOT 4328186 · MC-1689551 ·
Richard Schonlau
DBA RDS TRUCKING
1 power unitavg 9 yrRegional · 3 statesSEMINOLE, TX86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1689551 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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USDOT registration11 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RICHARD SCHONLAU (USDOT 4328186) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL effective Nov 26, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 15, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RICHARD SCHONLAU's USDOT number?
RICHARD SCHONLAU's USDOT number is 4328186, and its motor carrier number is MC-1689551.
Is RICHARD SCHONLAU authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. RICHARD SCHONLAU is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RICHARD SCHONLAU's safety record?
RICHARD SCHONLAU has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RICHARD SCHONLAU's fleet?
RICHARD SCHONLAU operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RICHARD SCHONLAU based?
RICHARD SCHONLAU is based in SEMINOLE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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