J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC
759-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in New Ulm, MN. Current peer-cohort grade: B (above average).
- USDOT
- 116455
- MC
- MC125894
- Based
- New Ulm, MN
- Contact
- 8003592900 · judys@jrschugel.com
What this carrier is
With 759 power units and 644 drivers on file, J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC is an enterprise-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier operating out of New Ulm, MN. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC125894 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 26, 2011).
Fleet composition on file: 335 owned tractors, 1,739 owned trailers, 424 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier sits above peer-cohort average on most measures with no acute or critical flags on file.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 26 motor carriers operating 752–766 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Hours-of-Service at 158.2% of peer cohort average — meaningfully above norm, which pulls the aggregate toward B. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 746 | 492.50 | 151.5% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 155 | 98.00 | 158.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 9 | 6.50 | 138.5% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 875 | 636.00 | 137.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0.50 | 200.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 752–766-power-unit peers, this carrier is above cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 116455: 1,721 inspections across 43 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 617 |
| Hours-of-Service | 164 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 665 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 1,467 (271 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 59 reportable crashes , 23 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Mar 23, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at an enterprise fleet scale, with general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (1,739 trailers against 759 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade B (above average) against 26 peer carriers operating 752–766 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 1,221 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (13 driver OOS, 144 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 1,467 violations, 59 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 200.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 759 power units on file.
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