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Active carrier authority since 1997 · insured · no revocations (2 cured notices) — Grade A

J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC

DBA J & R SCHUGEL · DOT 00116455 · MC# 125894 · NEW ULM, MN

Formerly J & R SCHUGEL

Contact
+1 (800) 359-2900judys@jrschugel.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
A
95 / 100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant carrier

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
Interstate
Active for
29 years, 4 months
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
759
Drivers
644
Fleet size
U
Ownership & Leadership
SEAN CLATONOwnerMOTUS
PRESIDENT AND CEO
CORY DORZEK
CFO
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-07-27
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Jul 26, 2011
Inspections · 24 mo
1,205
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
60
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle26.8% out-of-service · 560 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Worse than the national average
Driver0.9% out-of-service · 1,204 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($2,000,000) — 25 years of 32 years 9 months covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since Jul 2026)

    ⚠ Gap: Oct 2018 → Jul 2026 (~8 yr without filings)

  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 07/18/2026 — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Jun 18, 2026MOTUS

  • Granted

    Carrier authority

    Jun 16, 2026Archive

  • Administrative Status Adjustment

    Carrier authority

    Jun 9, 2026Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 11/10/2015 — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Oct 8, 2015Archive

  • Reinstated

    Carrier authority

    Mar 21, 1997Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Mar 21, 1997Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Mar 21, 1997Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Apr 12, 1991Archive

  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Nov 13, 1984Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jan 5, 1982Archive

  • Withdrawn

    Common carrier authority

    Aug 10, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Mar 11, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Mar 9, 1981Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Feb 10, 1981Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No executed revocations (2 cured notices not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a below-average vehicle out-of-service rate; a crash-free 24 months.

5/10

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

Insurance events: last updated 2026-07-23 (source feed delayed)

Carrier registry: last updated 2026-07-22 (source feed delayed)

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Frequently Asked

Does J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC have active FMCSA authority?

J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC (DOT 00116455) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (95/100). They've held active authority 29 years, 4 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, J & R SCHUGEL TRUCKING INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.