Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 3501398)

SCHAEFER EXPRESS LLC

U.S. DOT#: 3501398

Address: 18311 HARMAN ST
MELVINDALE, MI 48122
Number of Vehicles: 80
Number of Drivers: 80
Number of Inspections: 45

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending August 28, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.58 Measure	Not Public	0.07 Measure	2.34 Measure	0.25 Measure	Not Public	0.57 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 75.2 Segment: Combination Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 45 with HOS Compliance Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 26 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 10 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 45 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 1 Safety Event Group: 1 driver inspections with Controlled Substances/Alcohol Violations	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 45 with Driver Fitness Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 20


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.2-SLLHFD	State/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit	1	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
395.24D-ELDPT	HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier	1	0	3	HOS Compliance
383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	2	2	8	Driver Fitness
391.41APC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.	1	1	1	Driver Fitness
392.15	Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse	1	1	10	Drugs/Alcohol
392.2-SLLMF	State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
392.7A-D	Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-CSURR	Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997	1	0	3	Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B	Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection	1	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	4	4	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-HLLH	Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 45


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

8/26/2026	MIESCOT03351	MI	RC54132	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories						4
8/11/2026	OH3245001670	OH	RC65533	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/10/2026	OH3238001518	OH	RC64739	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
8/8/2026	IL5009650035	IL	RC54327	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/31/2026	IN8647004531	IN	RC56690	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
7/21/2026	MIDUBOL00587	MI	RC61354	MI	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/20/2026	OH3265000972	OH	RC63475	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/14/2026	OH1888000051	OH	RC41400	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
7/6/2026	IN1028900823	IN	RC64837	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/26/2026	PAR121617739	PA	RC49380	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/26/2026	WI2716005431	WI	RC57504	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/23/2026	MIDIUBJ04203	MI	RC40929	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Drugs/Alcohol Violation: 392.15 Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (OOS)						10 + 0 (OOS)
6/11/2026	MISAMOK01942	MI	RC63202	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/11/2026	MIDIUBJ04185	MI	RC64739	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
6/11/2026	OH3291000940	OH	RC57168	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/6/2026	OH1383000121	OH	RC42492	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
6/4/2026	IN9655000109	IN	RC55546	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
6/1/2026	MIPEIFM08291	MI	RC58658	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/22/2026	MIWILLD04252	MI	RC47302	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/21/2026	IN7006004308	IN	RC60024	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
5/18/2026	MIDEJOS02606	MI	RC63537	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.24D-ELDPT HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t						3
4/30/2026	OH3294001492	OH	RC58056	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/29/2026	OH3258000636	OH	RC42969	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/24/2026	MIPEIFM08175	MI	RC58224	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective						1
4/17/2026	IL4290650118	IL	RC58673	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
4/16/2026	MIBLAKD04987	MI	RC41400	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
4/6/2026	NYSPD3090116	NY	RC39866	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997						3
3/26/2026	MIPEIFM08077	MI	RC58056	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
3/18/2026	OH3258000451	OH	RC56724	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		3
2/18/2026	KYCV43854561	KY	RC42977	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/12/2026	MIDIUBJ03973	MI	RC58658	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLHFD State/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required						3
2/11/2026	MIANDER08125	MI	RC50802	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
2/10/2026	IN1008801076	IN	RC58259	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
2/9/2026	MIVANHJ04066	MI	RC58095	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
2/9/2026	NYSPE3081203	NY	RC53575	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
1/21/2026	IN9877000033	IN	RC53575	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/16/2026	MIWALKB03960	MI	RC55546	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/12/2026	OH3268001286	OH	RC56295	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/12/2026	WVPSC1570533	WV	RC56295	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
1/5/2026	IL5012340013	IL	RC55546	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/29/2025	OH3253000967	OH	RC46446	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
12/1/2025	NC0006824992	NC	RC56690	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
11/18/2025	IN9667001106	IN	RC52337	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam						6
11/4/2025	MIVANHJ03988	MI	RC57054	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2
10/8/2025	OH3259000323	OH	RC41400	MI	TRUCK TRACTOR		2

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 2


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

7/24/2026	IN0904994507	IN	RC63202	MI	0	1	Yes	No	2	3	6
2/25/2026	MI0003765714	MI	RC58368	MI	0	0	Yes	No	1	2	2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation:
Total Inspections: 45
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 30
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 15
Total Crashes* : 2

*Crashes listed represent a motor carrier’s involvement in reportable crashes, regardless of the carrier’s or driver’s role in the crash. Continue for details.

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Inspection Selection System

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 09/10/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

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Summary of Activities (as of 8/28/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: None	Total Inspections: 45 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 30 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 15	Total Crashes: 2*
	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 45 4.4% Vehicle Inspections 26 15.4% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 1 Towaway Crashes 1

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 8/28/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

75.2 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 47 Average Power Units × 1.6 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

47 Average Power Units = 80 Current Power Units + 60 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 1 Power Units 18 Months Ago
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The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Combo
Combination trucks/motor coach buses constituting 70% or more of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 3501398 = 100% Combination trucks/motor coach buses
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
175,076 VMT per Average Power Unit = 8,228,605 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 47 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Combo Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 80,000	1
	80,000 – 160,000	1 + (VMT per PU − 80,000) ÷ 133,333
	160,000 – 200,000	1.6
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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