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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Schaefer Farms
DOT 562749 · Smithton, IL
Report generated: June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Schaefer Farms (DOT 562749) is a Illinois-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Smithton, IL. As of June 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 1, 2026 at 6:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
William Schaefer
Operating as: Schaefer Farms
DOT Number562749
MC Number—
Street5918 NICK SCHAEFER RD
City / StateSmithton, IL 62285
Phone6187815771
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age32 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed09/16/2024
Company officerWilliam Schaefer
Power units3
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
32 yr 1 mo
Since 1994
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
5918 NICK SCHAEFER RD, Smithton, IL, 62285 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 1994
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 William Schaefer authorized to operate?

William 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 William Schaefer's safety record?

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

How many trucks does William Schaefer operate?

William Schaefer operates 3 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is William Schaefer insured?

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

Has William Schaefer had any risk indicators?

William Schaefer has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for William Schaefer?

William Schaefer's DOT number is 562749. 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). Schaefer Farms Safety Record, DOT 562749. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/562749
MLA
"Schaefer Farms Safety Record, DOT 562749." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/562749
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