SCHMUHL BROTHERS INC
80-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Kansas City, KS. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 599145
- MC
- MC312139
- Based
- Kansas City, KS
- Contact
- 9134221111 · ryan@schmuhlbrothers.com
What this carrier is
SCHMUHL BROTHERS INC is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Kansas City, KS. Operating footprint: 80 power units, 40 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC312139 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, intermodal containers, refrigerated food, and beverages. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 20, 2023).
Fleet composition on file: 58 owned tractors, 191 owned trailers, 8 term-leased tractors, 13 term-leased trailers, 14 trip-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
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: 360 motor carriers operating 80 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | 45.07 | 104.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 16 | 17.84 | 89.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.89 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 106 | 81.49 | 130.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.72 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 80-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 599145: 124 inspections across 13 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 30, 2026 in KS.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 48 |
| Hours-of-Service | 15 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 79 |
| Total violations | 146 (31 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jul 25, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, intermodal containers, refrigerated food, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (204 trailers against 80 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 A (strong) against 360 peer carriers operating 80 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 83 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (18 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 146 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 80 power units on file.
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