Schaefer Express Llc — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
3 years (granted 2022)
Liability filing
$1M BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
40 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Free gmail.com inbox on the federal record
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Schaefer Express Llc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
1820 Salina St, Dearborn, MI 48120
Phone
(313) 554-5769
Power units
80
Drivers
80
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC1155853
Common: Active · Contract: None · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Involuntary Revocation — Common
- Dismissed — Motor Property Common Carrier
- Granted — Motor Property Common Carrier
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
5.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 40 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
10.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 40 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
chaf.exp@gmail.com — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
1
Reportable crashes
1
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Most recent: MI 02/2026 — from the federal crash file; recordable crashes regardless of fault.
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jul 20, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jul 14, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jul 6, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 26, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 26, 2026 | WI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 23, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 11, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 11, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 11, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 6, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 4, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| May 22, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| May 21, 2026 | IN | Level I — Full |
| May 18, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 30, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 29, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver-only |
| Apr 24, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 17, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver-only |
| Apr 16, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Apr 6, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 26, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Mar 18, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 18, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver-only |
| Feb 12, 2026 | MI | Level I — Full |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 10, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 9, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-around |
| Feb 9, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 21, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jan 16, 2026 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jan 12, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jan 12, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jan 5, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver-only |
| Dec 29, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-around |
| Dec 1, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver-only |
| Nov 18, 2025 | IN | Level II — Walk-around |
| Nov 4, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver-only |
| Oct 8, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 40 of 40 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
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