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Phone (270) 898-1400Clavert City, KY

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Find this carrier by: USDOT 562724 · MC 275588 · 270-898-1400 · 2708981400 · Clavert City, KY

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USDOT
USDOT562724
MC
275588
Registered
1994 · 32 yrs
Location
Clavert City, KY
MCS-150 filed
Mar 18, 2026

USDOT registration

Active

Registration status; not operating authority

Authority record

Listed active

Common carrier, Contract carrier; verify in Motus

Insurance record

$1 Million

Stored BIPD filing

Safety rating

Satisfactory

Passed an FMCSA review

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Eric Schaefer is an active motor carrier based in Clavert City, KY, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 562724 and MC 275588. Phone: (270) 898-1400. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Mar 18, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 1 roadside inspection and no reportable crashes in the available records.

USDOT 562724 was first registered with FMCSA on May 6, 1994 (32 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Mar 18, 2026. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC275588 effective Dec 1, 2008 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company) took effect Dec 8, 2024, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 1 time on record, most recently on Sep 25, 2025, most often in KS.

1Power units, as filed
1Drivers, as filed
1Inspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)
36,841Miles per year (2025)

Equipment on record

Tractor-TrailerInspection

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Mar 18, 2026
Registration record changed
Oct 24, 2026
Latest inspection recorded
Sep 25, 2025
Latest crash recorded
Not available
Latest vehicle observation
Sep 25, 2025

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Company officer
Eric Schaefer
Legal name
Eric Schaefer
Doing business as
Schaefer Trucking
Organization
Individual
Classification
Authorized For-Hire
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
562724
Docket numbers
MC 275588 (active)
Registered
May 6, 1994 (32 yrs)
Last MCS-150
Mar 18, 2026
Usual MCS-150 schedule
April 2028 (see temporary relief below)
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).

Find this carrier by

USDOT
562724
Docket numbers
MC 275588
Phone
(270) 898-1400270-898-14002708981400
Fax
(270) 898-1400270-898-14002708981400
Email
schaefer.trucking@hotmail.com
Officers
Eric Schaefer
Legal name
Eric Schaefer
DBA
Schaefer Trucking
Address
2854 Sharpe Elva Road, Clavert City, KY 42029
VINs inspected under this USDOT
1S12E95365E504171, 2FUDCSZB7WA919991
Plates inspected under this USDOT
C019237 MI, A85017 KY

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Pass:
    USDOT registration is active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 562724 as active.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    Stored legacy record lists Common carrier, Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

  • Check:
    Shares an officer with 3 inactive USDOT numbers

    See Connected companies below.

Connected companies

Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.

9connected USDOT numbers
3not active
Officer 9

Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonActiveNoneNone
ContractActiveNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 275588
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
$1 Million
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance filings

Stored insurance filings
TypeInsurerFormPolicyCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD)United Financial Casualty Company91XCA990061181$1 MillionDec 8, 2024

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Nov 14, 2024Dec 8, 2024Replaced (TERM/REPL)
BIPD/PrimaryLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Apr 5, 2012Nov 14, 2024Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Oct 6, 2011Apr 5, 2012Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Jan 17, 2011Oct 6, 2011Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Jan 17, 2011Oct 6, 2011Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Aug 30, 2010Jan 17, 2011Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Aug 30, 2010Jan 17, 2011Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Dec 8, 2008Aug 30, 2010Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOLancer Insurance CompanyCM0047873Dec 8, 2008Aug 30, 2010Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOLancer Insurance CompanyCM0041135Mar 24, 2005Nov 25, 2008Cancelled (CANCEL)

Showing the 10 most recent of 26 history records.

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityTypeServedEffective
MC275588CommonInvoluntary revocationOct 29, 2008Dec 1, 2008
MC275588ContractInvoluntary revocationOct 29, 2008Dec 1, 2008

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rated on
Jun 30, 1995
Last review
May 30, 1995
Driver inspections (24 mo)
1 (0 out of service)

Out-of-service rates (24 months)

Driver0%
Better than the 6.3% national average (dark marker)

FMCSA BASICs

FMCSA BASIC scores
CategoryPercentileMeasureInspections with violationAcute / criticalAlert
Unsafe DrivingNot public00NoNot available
Hours-of-ServiceNot public51NoNot available
Driver FitnessNot public00NoNot available
Controlled SubstancesNot public00NoNot available
Vehicle MaintenanceNot public00NoNot available

Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.

Most-cited violations, in plain English
Most-cited violations
CodeTimesOut of service
395.8A1-HOSP10

Inspections & crashes

Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.

1Inspections (24 mo)
1Violations (24 mo)
0Out of service (24 mo)
0Crashes (24 mo)
0Fatal crashes
0Deaths
0Injury crashes

Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 9, 2026.

Most recent

Last inspection
Sep 25, 2025

Latest inspections

Latest roadside inspections
DateInspection IDStateLocationLevelDriver viol. / OOSVehicle viol. / OOSViolations
Sep 25, 202585891410KSJohnson County - 091Driver only (Level 3)1 / 00 / 0
1 violation
  • 395.8A1-HOSP395.8A1-HOSP · Driver

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Latest crashes

Browse all available crash records

A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.

Where its vehicles were inspected

Roadside inspections by state
StateInspectionsWith OOS
KS · Kansas10

The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Tractors100
Trailers100

Drivers

Total drivers
1
CDL drivers
1
Interstate, over 100 mi
0
Interstate, within 100 mi
1
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
1
Trucks
1
Buses
0
Annual miles
36,841 (2025)
Seen at inspections
1 truck · 1 trailer

Vehicles inspected under this USDOT

1Power units / trucks inspected
1Trailers inspected
Most recently inspected vehicles
VINYearMake & modelTypePlateInspectionsLast seenViolations / OOS
1S12E95365E5041712005Strick Commercial Trailer Strick Commercial TrailerSemi-TrailerC019237 MI1Sep 25, 20250 / 0
2FUDCSZB7WA9199911998Freightliner Long Conv.Truck TractorA85017 KY1Sep 25, 20251 / 0

Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.

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Equipment evidence

  • Tractor-TrailerInspection 1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightMetal/Sheet/CoilBuilding MaterialsMachinery (Large)Fresh ProduceMeatUS MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. MCS-150 filing on record.
  2. First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
  3. Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
  4. Earliest roadside inspection on file.
  5. Most recent roadside inspection on file.
  6. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — TERM/REPL.
  7. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  8. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  9. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  10. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  11. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  12. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  13. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  14. Insurance filed: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  15. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  16. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  17. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  18. Insurance filed: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  19. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  20. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  21. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  22. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  23. Insurance filed: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  24. Revocation effective: Common authority MC275588.
  25. Revocation effective: Contract authority MC275588.
  26. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588) — CANCEL.
  27. Revocation served: Common authority MC275588 (involuntary revocation).
  28. Revocation served: Contract authority MC275588 (involuntary revocation).
  29. Insurance filed: CARGO with Lancer Insurance Company (MC275588).
  30. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
  31. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 562724.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

MCS-150 filings on record

  1. MCS-150 filed

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
May 6, 1994
Last MCS-150 update
Mar 18, 2026

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Eric Schaefer an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 562724 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.

What is Eric Schaefer's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 562724; docket number MC 275588.

How do I contact Eric Schaefer?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (270) 898-1400; fax (270) 898-1400; email schaefer.trucking@hotmail.com; address 2854 Sharpe Elva Road, Clavert City, KY 42029.

What insurance does this record show for Eric Schaefer?

The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Eric Schaefer's safety rating?

Satisfactory, rated Jun 30, 1995.

How many trucks and drivers does Eric Schaefer have?

Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Mar 18, 2026).

What does Eric Schaefer haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, building materials, machinery (large), fresh produce, meat, us mail, refrigerated food and 3 more cargo types.

What equipment does Eric Schaefer operate?

On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).

How many inspections and crashes has Eric Schaefer had?

Inspections: 1; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.

What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Eric Schaefer?

The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives April 2028. The latest filing stored here is Mar 18, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.

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