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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1153913 · MC-464411 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Kurt a Schmelzer
DBA C3K RANCH
1 power unitavg 24.8 yrLocal · 2 statesCORNING, IA50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-464411 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
24.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2007 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2323 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
24.8 yr
Model years 1998–2007 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
KURT A SCHMELZER (USDOT 1153913) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from FARM BUREAU PROPERY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO effective Jun 20, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 31, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 20, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is KURT A SCHMELZER's USDOT number?
KURT A SCHMELZER's USDOT number is 1153913, and its motor carrier number is MC-464411.
Is KURT A SCHMELZER authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, KURT A SCHMELZER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KURT A SCHMELZER's safety record?
KURT A SCHMELZER has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is KURT A SCHMELZER's fleet?
KURT A SCHMELZER operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KURT A SCHMELZER based?
KURT A SCHMELZER is based in CORNING, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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