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DOT 2977812Ferdinand, IN

Kent Schaefer

DBA: Schaefer Poultry & Grain Farm

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateFerdinand, IN 47532-9317

Kent Schaefer has a fleet of 3 power units and 7 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameKent Schaefer
DBASchaefer Poultry & Grain Farm
DOT #2977812
MC #
CityFerdinand
StateIndiana
ZIP47532-9317
Authority age9 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/30/2026
Company officerLynne Schaefer
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
3
Power units
Drivers
7
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
9 yr 3 mo
Since 2017

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

1782 E 700 S, Ferdinand, IN, 47532-9317

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Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/18/2024INLevel IV00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedFeb 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Kent Schaefer

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Kent Schaefer authorized to operate?

Kent Schaefer'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 Kent Schaefer's safety record?

Kent Schaefer has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Kent Schaefer operate?

Kent Schaefer operates 3 power units with approximately 7 drivers.

Is Kent Schaefer insured?

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

Has Kent Schaefer had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Kent Schaefer as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Kent Schaefer?

Kent Schaefer's DOT number is 2977812. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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