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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Arthur Schmelzer
DOT 983075 · Decorah, IA
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Arthur Schmelzer (DOT 983075) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Decorah, IA. As of June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Arthur Schmelzer
DOT Number983075
MC Number—
Street3436 US HWY 52
City / StateDecorah, IA 52101
Phone5637355592
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed04/28/2025
Company officerArthur C Schmelzer
Power units1
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 8 mo
Since 2001
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
3436 US HWY 52, Decorah, IA, 52101 · Open in Maps →
3436 US HWY 52, DECORAH, IA, 52101Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur Schmelzer authorized to operate?

Arthur Schmelzer's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Arthur Schmelzer's safety record?

Arthur Schmelzer does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Arthur Schmelzer operate?

Arthur Schmelzer operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Arthur Schmelzer insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Arthur Schmelzer had any risk indicators?

Arthur Schmelzer has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Arthur Schmelzer?

Arthur Schmelzer's DOT number is 983075. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Arthur Schmelzer Safety Record, DOT 983075. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/983075
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